Vietnamese hotels and resorts "go green" on Earth Day.

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

With the ambition to become the resort with the largest solar energy project in Vietnam, Alma Resort is installing 4,470 solar panels covering a total area of ​​23,290 m².²The solar power system covers the entire roofing of 196 villas, two V-shaped buildings with 384 apartments, the reception lobby, and the engine room. With a maximum capacity of 2,462 kilowatts on sunny days, the system is expected to meet 25% to 35% of the resort's electricity needs, depending on occupancy rates during off-peak and peak seasons.

It is estimated that this solar energy system will help Alma save hundreds of billions of VND in electricity costs and reduce tens of thousands of tons of carbon (CO2) emissions over a period of 25 years. Alma Resort also appointed a sustainability officer to oversee energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste treatment, transportation, staff training, and construction design, while managing and coordinating the activities of three specialized departments: green products, innovation and solutions, and people and partnerships.

Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International's green initiatives at its member hotels worldwide have earned it recognition as one of the world's most sustainable hotel groups, according to the latest S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. In Vietnam, Meliá Ho Tram resort implements a Carbon Offset Program to offset emissions from guest travel through tree planting activities.

The resorts have also introduced many nature-oriented educational experiences to raise awareness of the local ecosystem and biodiversity conservation. Meliá Ho Tram, Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat, and Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort all have their own organic vegetable gardens on their grounds. Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc transforms food waste into nutrients in the soil for outdoor plants.

Grass straws and eco-friendly paper straws have become the standard and are used at Meliá Vinpearl Hue, Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront, and most other hotels. Meliá hotels in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia are increasingly reducing paper usage and digitizing essential information and menus via QR codes.

Lang Co

Nestled in a unique location with mountains behind and the sea in front, surrounded by pristine natural scenery, Laguna Lăng Cô boasts sustainable development efforts, most notably the ban on single-use plastics and a "green golf course" featuring rice paddies tended by water buffaloes.

The integrated resort complex, encompassing the Laguna Golf Lang Co course designed by Nick Faldo and the award-winning Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co resorts, consistently affirms its position as one of Vietnam's most sustainable development projects, boasting EarthCheck's "gold certification." The resort is also committed to reducing meat production and consumption by implementing at least one meat-free day per month at its canteen. The complex's restaurants have also expanded their vegetarian and vegan menu options.

The Anam Cam Ranh

With an 8,500 m² organic farm.²The Anam Cam Ranh implements a farm exploration program to help children learn about sustainable farming methods. The farm grows a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and is also home to many animals such as ducks, chickens, geese, rabbits, goats, guinea fowl, turkeys, and peacocks.

The chefs at The Anam Cam Ranh resort always incorporate fresh, organic ingredients from the farm to prepare a variety of dishes served to guests at the Lang Viet restaurant & bar, as well as in the staff kitchen.

The Anam Cam Ranh regularly organizes farm tours aimed at providing young and adult guests with opportunities to learn about sustainable farming methods and interact with friendly animals. Children and adults participating in the program will learn how to grow their own herbs, vegetables, and fruits without chemicals, as well as how to care for chickens, ducks, and poultry eggs. In addition, farm tours are held daily and are completely free for visitors. Some activities are scheduled, such as collecting chicken/duck eggs from 7:30 to 8:00, planting vegetables from 8:00 to 10:00, and feeding the animals from 9:00 to 10:00.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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