Sustainable tourism development has become a key focus for the global\nhospitality industry as awareness grows over the environmental and\nsocial impacts of tourism. This concept is considered vital not only for\npreserving natural ecosystems but also for empowering local communities\nand creating a more responsible tourism ecosystem in the long term.<\/p>\n
Sustainable tourism practices are also seen to help preserve\nbiodiversity, reduce environmental strain, and generate more equitable\neconomic benefits for local communities. Meanwhile, this approach is\nincreasingly relevant as travellers now consider sustainability factors\nwhen choosing accommodation and destinations.<\/p>\n
Amid this trend, Bobobox has implemented a nature-based hospitality\napproach with environmental and social sustainability principles through\nits Bobocabin Signature Sukawana property.<\/p>\n
Located in Sukawana, West Bandung, the property successfully offers\naccommodation that minimises environmental impact. Operations include\ncabin designs that preserve natural landscapes, water absorption area\nmanagement, and operational controls to avoid disturbing local flora and\nfauna in the forest area.<\/p>\n
Beyond environmental aspects, the property engages local communities\nthrough hiring local staff and collaborating with nearby suppliers and\nSMEs. This approach is crucial in creating broader economic and social\nbenefits for the local community.<\/p>\n
This commitment led Bobocabin Signature Sukawana to earn the Green\nChoice Sustainable Tourism Standard certification from Control Union\nIndonesia, an internationally accredited body recognised under global\nschemes including the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).<\/p>\n
This achievement makes Bobocabin Signature Sukawana the first\nproperty in Asia and second globally to receive the Green Choice\nSustainable Tourism Standard certification.<\/p>\n
Co-Founder and CEO of Bobobox, Indra Gunawan, stated that from the\noutset, the company believed nature-based accommodation experiences must\nbe built with responsibility towards the environment and local\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
\u2018From the start, we believed that nature-based accommodation\nexperiences must also be built with responsibility towards the\nenvironment and local communities. This certification serves as a\nreminder for us to maintain this commitment in Bobobox\u2019s future\ndevelopment and operations,\u2019 said Indra.<\/p>\n
The Green Choice certification was granted following an independent\naudit by Control Union Indonesia across various operational and\nmanagement aspects. The assessment covered environmental sustainability\npractices, biodiversity protection, social and economic impacts on local\ncommunities, and compliance with international sustainable tourism\nregulations and principles.<\/p>\n
Gayan Wijesiriwardana, Managing Director of Control Union Indonesia,\nsaid the achievement demonstrates that sustainability principles can be\npractically applied in hospitality operations.<\/p>\n
\u2018Bobocabin Signature Sukawana\u2019s achievement as the first property in\nAsia and second globally to receive the Green Choice certification shows\nhow sustainability can be practically integrated into hospitality\noperations. We appreciate and will continue to support Bobobox\u2019s\ncommitment to promoting more responsible tourism practices,\u2019 said\nGayan.<\/p>\n
This achievement marks a significant step for Bobobox in reinforcing\nits commitment to sustainable hospitality practices amid growing demand\nfor environmentally friendly tourism that positively impacts local\ncommunities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sustainable-tourism-increasingly-important-amid-rising-public-environmental-awareness-1780014982", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }