{"id":249772,"date":"2025-03-28T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=249772"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:07:27","slug":"eco-friendly-footprint-at-royal-sands-koh-rong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2025\/03\/eco-friendly-footprint-at-royal-sands-koh-rong\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly footprint at Royal Sands Koh Rong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SIHANOUKVILLE, 28 March 2028: TravelLife Gold Certification tips the scale in favour of Royal Sands Koh Rong when searching for an eco-conscious holiday destination that gives you peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since it achieved TravelLife Gold Certification in October 2024, Royal Sands Koh Rong is the only hotel in Cambodia to achieve the prestigious accreditation. That’s no mean feat for a luxury island resort located off the coast of Sihanoukville province in southern Cambodia. Success required strict compliance to sustainability criteria, including emissions, biodiversity, human rights, fair labour, child safeguarding, and animal welfare, verified by a stringent independent audit carried out by TravelLife-approved accessors and followed by the submission of monthly data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur Gold Certification is valid until October 2026, after which we will undergo a new audit to retain our status,\u201d explained the resort\u2019s general manager, Mario Piazza. \u201cThe Gold level is the highest certification within Travelife\u2019s framework, and achieving and maintaining the Travelife Gold Certification has positively impacted our resort in several ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you stay at Royal Sands Koh Rong, a spectacular view unfurls from the luxury villas \u2014 an uninterrupted squeaky-clean beach stretches as far as the eye can see, and clear seas sparkle in the sunlight. It doesn\u2019t get better than this for travellers seeking a getaway, stress-free island sojourn that ticks all the sustainable travel boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you tuck into Eggs Benedict for breakfast, you\u2019ll have peace of mind knowing Travelife certification works in the background to curate a sustainable beach holiday experience without compromising the eco-system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-of-the-house improvements at work:<\/strong> \u201cThe TravelLife framework has guided us in refining our sustainability policies, reducing waste, and enhancing energy and water efficiency. We implement best practices in responsible tourism that align with global sustainability standards,\u201d the GM explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teamwork with staff engagement: <\/strong>\u201cOur team actively participates in sustainability efforts, with contributions from our engineering and food & beverage teams, alongside our dedicated sustainability coordinator. Regular environmental clean-ups around the island and beaches foster a culture of responsibility and environmental awareness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s the guest experience:<\/strong> \u201cMany travellers, mainly from Europe and the UK, actively seek eco-conscious properties, and we provide easy access to information regarding our sustainability initiatives on our website.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry recognition:<\/strong> \u201cSustainability certification has become increasingly important for tour operators, particularly in the European market, where travellers demand proof of responsible practices. From a market perspective, we have observed a steady recovery since the pandemic, with a balanced mix of visitors from Europe, the UK, and other international markets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhile our primary market consists of couples, families, and solo travellers, we have successfully hosted some corporate incentive groups, typically those who travel first to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh visit our resort for leisure-focused retreats at the close of business meetings or events,\u201d the GM acknowledges. \u201cYes, demand for incentive travel to our luxury island resort exists, but it remains a niche market.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piazza recognises that accessibility remains a challenge for the island resort. Sihanoukville needs more direct international flights from Asian cities to support the growth of luxury resorts and beach tourism. Siem Reap, the gateway to the Angkor Wat Historical Park, is Cambodia’s most popular destination by a substantial margin. However, travellers visiting the cultural and heritage sites of the Angkor Wat Historical Park can extend their holiday with a beach stay simply by boarding a domestic flight for the one-hour hop from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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