For a Good Cause
By LIFESTYLE+TRAVEL
Being part of sustainability support is not just a trend but a true commitment. Recently, MASON, the 5-star ultra-luxury modern pool villa resort in Pattaya’s Na Jomtien, engaged in activities such as sea turtle release, seagrass planting, and beach cleanup to promote environmental awareness and participation in the rehabilitation of Thailand’s marine ecosystem. These activities marked World Turtle Day on May 23, in line with the resort’s “Better Together, Giving Together” concept, demonstrating its commitment to environmental care and sustainable growth.
“MASON is committed not only to being a business that prioritizes delivering memorable experiences and services to its guests but also to integrating the sustainable development framework of Environment, Society, and Governance (ESG) into our daily betterment,” explained Ms. Pornpun Ratanapitakkul, General Manager of MASON.
The event began with a visit to the Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center (Eastern Gulf of Thailand) and the Sea Turtle Conservation Center (Koh Man Nai) in Rayong. Participants then took part in seagrass planting, sea turtle releases, and a local beach cleanup. These activities were conducted under the guidance of center officials, who provided proper understanding of the environmental contexts and how to apply them to responsible and valuable service.
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By Lifestyle+Travel
Win Over THB 50,000 in Prizes With Green Beat 60 Video Contest
Off the back of the biggest sustainability event in the region last year, the organisers of PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) 2019 have a message for all eco warriors: “Get down with digital and set the cameras rolling – with the filter set to green.” The brainchild of PHIST co-founder Bill Barnett, Green Beat 60 is an innovative video competition that offers a completely no-holds barred opportunity for budding eco activists to show their passion and creativity to shoot for a minute on what makes them mad about the environmental mess we are in. “When it comes to the environment, the kids leading the way – just look at Greta Thunberg and the School Strike 4 Climate campaign. So let’s listen to them. Green Beat 60 lets all comers, including schoolkids and students, share their ideas about the environment, what it means to them, and how the future will look unless we get it sorted. It’s fun, it’s engaging and it doesn’t matter how insane it is – we’re listening,” Bill said Green Beat 60 invites all ages to create 60-second videos on an environmental theme that really matters to them. Climate change, ocean plastic, deforestation, wildlife extinction, food shortages, soil degradation. “Unfortunately the list of critical issue facing Planet Earth is long. But we’re creating an opportunity to bang the drum about it,” added Bill. No special equipment is needed; any mobile device or digital camera will do. Drone shots are also welcome. So whether you’re a student with an exciting project, a school class saving the rainforest, colleagues curing climate change, or simply someone with a story to tell, we want to hear from you. Documentaries, sketches, skits, vlogs and music videos are all invited, as long as they don’t exceed 60 seconds. Filmmakers will be judged in eight categories, ranging from primary school age to university students, families, community groups, hotels and more. The best film from each category will be screened at PHIST 2019, the sustainability forum that attracts over 500 tourism and hospitality delegates from across Southeast Asia. The top three entries will receive prizes, including THB65,000 (approx. US$1,600) worth of retail and hospitality vouchers, and the best film will win the Green Beat Best Film Award. An exciting new generation of eco warriors is emerging – let’s listen to them! Help us beat the green drum and save the Earth! To discover more about Green Beat 60, please visit phist.phukethotelsassociation.com/green-beat-60.