Tree-planting initiatives
Based on its “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People” ethos, Banyan Tree Group has implemented earth-friendly practices long before sustainability had caught the corporate world’s attention.
This year, Banyan Tree Global Foundation (BTGF), the group’s non-profit arm, has embraced the theme of “Restore Our Earth” in line with Earth Day 2021. This is done via The Canopy Project — an initiative that works with groups around the world to plant trees for a greener future.
An Earth Day Getaway offer will be available at 39 properties globally, offering up to 35% in savings. For each night’s purchase or stay from now to May 5, BTGF will donate US$2 ($2.70) to Earthday.org and its reforestation programme.
Tree-planting is not new to the group. Since 2007, the group has introduced the Greening Communities programme to raise awareness of climate change and planted over half a million trees in local communities where its hotels and resorts operate.
Although international travel has been suspended, the group’s guest engagement programme, typically available during one’s stay, will go online to continue raising awareness and engagement in sustainability-related activities. To do this, a weekly challenge will be announced on Banyan Tree Group’s Instagram channel (@banyantreehotels), inviting people to share creative efforts to be more environmentally friendly in line with the theme “Restore Our Earth”.