Hotels in South-East Asia pump up green initiatives

ReWild Desaru is one of the local non-profit organisations that works with resorts in Johor, including Anantara Desaru Coast. — Handout

Many hotels and resorts around the world are putting in more effort to increase sustainable practices and eco-focused activities for guests.

In Malaysia, a luxury beachfront resort in Johor is expanding its collection of nature-centric programmes to include tree planting, seed collecting and camera trapping experiences. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas’ new activities are designed to help guests discover local flora and fauna, which are abundant in the area.