Khiri Travel Details Sustainability Progress in New Impact Report

In Asian responsible tourism news, Khiri Travel has released its latest full Impact Report, detailing major sustainability milestones across its operations in Southeast Asia, including Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification in all eight destinations where the company operates.

GSTC Certification:
Achieved across all eight destinations (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka).

Khiri Reach Projects:
Supported 14 initiatives with over USD 25,000 in contributions, including:
- Nutrition programmes in Laos
- Flood relief in Vietnam
- Gibbon rehabilitation in Thailand
- Earthquake response in Myanmar
- Blood donation campaign in Bali

Community & Staff Engagement
- ChildSafe training: 95 staff members trained, with plans to expand to guides.
- Sustainability training: Rolled out for guides.
- Hotel partnerships: 47 responsible tourism hotels assessed through Hotel Resilient.

Responsible Tourism Initiatives
- Collaboration with ethical partners, including ACES-certified elephant camps.
- Development of a Sustainability Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Rollout of a Sustainable Product Assessment framework.

Philosophy & Vision
- Guided by the 4Cs framework (Conservation, Community, Culture, Commerce) from The Long Run.
- Focus on regenerative tourism: spreading benefits beyond crowded hubs, ensuring remote communities share in tourism revenue.
- CEO Willem Niemeijer emphasized deeper traveller connections with local cultures and communities.

Broader Impact
- Strengthens grassroots organisations and guides.
- Promotes equitable tourism revenue distribution.
- Enhances animal welfare and community resilience.

This report positions Khiri Travel as a regional leader in responsible tourism, showing how sustainability can be embedded into operations while still driving growth.