TMG attains travelife gold certification for sustainable tourism in Vietnam

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The esteemed Thien Minh Group (TMG) in the travel and hospitality sector proudly declares the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification awarded to all its esteemed hotels and resorts: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa, Victoria Can Tho Resort, Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, Victoria Nui Sam Lodge, Victoria Xiengthong Palace Resort, ÊMM Hotel Saigon, ÊMM Hotel Hue, ÊMM Hotel Hoi An, TUI BLUE Nam Hoi An, Flower Garden Hotel, and Mai Chau Lodge.

TMG stands out as the pioneering hotel group in Vietnam, achieving the remarkable feat of obtaining the Travelife Gold Certificate for all its hotel chains. This achievement stands as a testament to TMG’s unwavering commitment to fostering better living, working, and visiting environments through sustainable practices and corporate responsibility. As a trailblazer in sustainable tourism within Vietnam, TMG endeavors to establish a new benchmark for responsible travel and conservation of natural resources.

Travelife for Accommodation, an internationally recognized sustainability certification body, endorses hotels worldwide of varying sizes. Their stringent criteria are acknowledged by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), which sets global benchmarks for sustainability in travel and tourism. Through an independent Assurance Panel, GSTC ensures the credibility, transparency, impartiality, and adherence to sustainable tourism criteria in certification programs.

To secure the Travelife Gold Certification, TMG’s hotels have fulfilled over 140 requirements, encompassing efficient environmental management, fair labor practices, community support, child welfare, and continual enhancement based on guest feedback. TMG remains committed to collaborating with Travelife to implement and elevate sustainability practices, aiming to meet even more criteria in the next recertification in two years.

The Travelife Gold Certification aligns with the escalating consumer demand for sustainable travel choices that combat climate change while preserving local resources, culture, and heritage. Travelers and tour operators can trust that a Travelife Gold Certified accommodation has undergone a comprehensive on-site audit, independently verifying its positive impact in these crucial areas.

TMG, a trailblazer in integrated travel and hospitality across Southeast Asia, has garnered support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for promoting sustainable tourism since 2014. Since its establishment, TMG has embraced international best practices in governance, operations, and sustainability.

Chairman & CEO Tran Trong Kien of TMG underscores the group’s unwavering commitment to sustainability: “Our mission is to foster sustainable tourism development, leaving no adverse impact on the environment or the future, while actively bolstering the local economy, making today better than yesterday.”

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