Beyond Green Curates A Path to More Sustainable Luxury Travel
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What if your next bucket-list trip didn’t just recharge you, but also helped protect ecosystems, preserve culture and support local communities?
That’s the idea behind Beyond Green, a global portfolio of rigorously vetted hotels, resorts and lodges that are advancing sustainable travel in measurable ways. Operated by Preferred Travel Group, Beyond Green brings together independently owned properties that meet more than 50 sustainability indicators aligned with global best practices and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
These aren’t hotels with a few green talking points. They are properties built around purpose. And that’s exactly why Beyond Green is a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day.
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A Global Collection of Extraordinary Places
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Beyond Green properties span continents and climates, from coastal retreats and safari lodges to mountain hideaways and urban heritage hotels. Each one offers a strong sense of place, whether that means waking up to the sound of the ocean, overlooking a wildlife reserve or staying inside a thoughtfully restored historic landmark.
This is not a one-size-fits-all brand experience. It’s a carefully curated collection of distinctive stays that deliver genuine hospitality, immersive local experiences and the kind of travel stories you remember long after you return home. The common thread is intention. Traveling with Beyond Green is about seeing the world while engaging more deeply with it.
Beyond Green’s portfolio of properties include leaders in sustainability such as:
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andBeyond Bateleur Camp (Kenya) – A luxury tented safari camp in the Masai Mara where guests witness the Great Migration while the property partners with Maasai communities on conservation, health care and education initiatives.
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa (French Polynesia) – An overwater paradise powered by pioneering Sea Water Air Conditioning technology that cools the resort using deep-sea water instead of climate-damaging systems.
Ashford Castle (Ireland) – A restored 12th-century castle that revitalized the nearby village of Cong while championing local sourcing, heritage preservation and woodland stewardship.
Three Camel Lodge (Mongolia) – A Gobi Desert retreat blending nomadic hospitality with conservation innovation, including a program that protects snow leopards by exchanging poaching traps for cooking equipment.
Blancaneaux Lodge (Belize) – A rainforest hideaway powered by 100% renewable energy with expansive organic gardens and community programs supporting local micro-businesses and student scholarships.
Built on Three Pillars: Planet, Culture and Community
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At the heart of Beyond Green is a clear sustainability framework grounded in three pillars: environmental stewardship, cultural heritage and social and economic well-being. Every member property is evaluated through on-site inspections and ongoing reporting to ensure that sustainability is not aspirational, but operational.
In other words, the experience is wonderful. The impact is real.
Protecting and Restoring What Makes Travel Possible
Beyond Green members are actively engaged in reducing their carbon footprints and conserving biodiversity in the destinations they call home. Collectively, they help conserve and rewild more than 10 million acres of wildlife habitat on land and sea, protecting critically endangered species and fragile ecosystems.
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From eliminating single-use plastic water bottles to investing in renewable energy and water recycling, these properties are rethinking what responsible hospitality looks like. Many partner with conservation organizations to restore forests, protect oceans and safeguard wildlife corridors. For travelers, that means your stay supports the long-term health of the very landscapes you came to experience.
Culture: Celebrating Living Traditions and Local Wisdom
Great travel is about connection. Beyond Green properties embrace and protect cultural heritage, whether through restoring historic architecture or celebrating contemporary music, dance, art and cuisine.
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Guests are invited to engage in meaningful, locally guided experiences that honor tradition and reflect a deep respect for place. Rather than overpowering a destination, these hotels aim to enhance it by embracing cultural diversity and strengthening local identity. Traveling becomes an act of gratitude, not consumption.
Community: Strengthening Local Economies and Well-Being
Sustainability is not just about the environment. It is also about people.
Beyond Green members prioritize hiring locally, partnering with nearby businesses and supporting community-driven initiatives ranging from education to clean water and micro-enterprise. The goal is empowerment, not charity. Economic benefit stays within the destination, helping communities thrive alongside tourism.
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When you book with Beyond Green, you are not only choosing a beautiful place to stay. You are contributing to a model of travel that supports livelihoods, preserves heritage and invests in long-term well-being.
Traveling Well, and With Intention
Travel will always have an impact. The question is what kind.
Beyond Green shows that luxury and responsibility can coexist. You can enjoy extraordinary hospitality, immersive experiences and unforgettable settings while knowing your stay is part of a broader commitment to protect nature, celebrate culture and strengthen communities.
If travel is one of life’s great privileges, Beyond Green makes it easier to treat that privilege with care.