Banyan Tree Launches Stay for Good 'Feeding Communities Together'

With its dedication to social and environmental responsibility, the Banyan Tree Group is renowned as one of the hospitality sector's leaders in sustainable tourism. Committed to creating better societies for the environment and communities in which they operate, the Group's Stay for Good initiatives embrace Banyan Tree's sustainability efforts and encourage guests to take part in various resort-led initiatives.

From October 13th to 19th, guests will be invited to make and serve food to host communities via the Stay for Good Feeding Communities Together initiative across Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts in Thailand, China, the Indian Ocean, Middle East, Mexico and beyond. Commemorating World Food Day, the resorts will support communities including local schools or orphanages, the disabled, the elderly; or provide non-perishable food to families. From feeding children located near Banyan Tree Phuket; helping autistic children at a school close to Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside; or delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to a primary school near Banyan Tree Seychelles, the aim of each initiative is to create long-lasting ties to empower local communities.

Interactive cooking classes will engage guests to learn more about the region, its people, cuisine and culture; Banyan Tree Bangkok has devised a special Seven Days - Seven Dishes program of cooking classes in each of its seven restaurants culminating in delivering food to seven communities. In Ras Al Khaimah, Banyan Tree Al Wadi will invite a local orphanage to a BBQ in the resort's reserve; Banyan Tree Ungasan will support an elementary school in Bali; whilst a home for the elderly will be championed by Angsana Balaclava Mauritius.

“We have always believed that tourism should stimulate positive, holistic development in our host destinations. Our long term vision of doing good and doing well is key to our business,” says Abid Butt, CEO, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. “Our Stay for Good Feeding Communities Together program offers a choice of activities for guests to take part in if they so choose, each providing a tangible benefit to engage with local communities.”

Details on Stay for Good can be found at www.banyantree.com and www.angsana.com #StayforGood