Singapore's sustainability journey dates back to 1967 when then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew mooted his "city in a garden" vision. Following more than 50 years of mindful urban development – including the creation of more green corridors as part of the Park Connector Network – Singapore became the world's first entire nation to receive sustainable destination certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, in 2023.
The certification reflects the Southeast Asian nation's commitment to its Singapore Green Plan 2030 goals for sustainable development, which includes quadrupling solar energy deployment by 2025, reducing the waste sent to landfill by 20% by 2030, and limiting the registration of new cars to cleaner-energy models from 2030.
Our favorite hotel in Singapore: Shangri-La Singapore
As our client, when staying here, you get:
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom.
- $100 hotel credit
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
Costa Rica has long held its reputation as Central America's leader in sustainable tourism, but now its neighbor Panama – which in 2023 granted legal rights to turtles– is stepping into the limelight as a community-based tourism pioneer. Despite Panama's diverse array of Indigenous cultures (accounting for approximately 14% of the population) and rich biodiversity, the nation's tourism has traditionally centered on its famed canal and sultry capital Panama City.
Now, visitors can explore Panama's lush rainforests and palm-fringed islands more meaningfully with the people who know it best: Indigenous and rural communities.
Our favorite hotel in Panama: Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo
As our client, when staying here, you get:
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- A room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for two
- $100 F&B credit
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
February is the best month to visit New Zealand as the weather is going to be warmest and the most settled of the year. New Zealand a.k.a 100% Pure New Zealand is a must visit for millions thanks to the beautiful nature around the activities. If you want an example of ecotourism activities you can do while here, a tour of Fiordland’s Milford Sound, kayaking in Abel Tasman National and Whale Watching in Kaikoura are three of the top highlights of the South Island.
Our favorite hotel in New Zealand : Huka Lodge
As our client, when staying here, you get:
- A room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for two
- Complimentary lunch for two guests per bedroom, once during stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
Australia rounds out the list as it boasts 16 UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites – the highest number out of all 50 countries researched.
The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, is the world’s biggest collection of coral reefs, and is home to endangered species such as the sea cow and large green turtle. Around 20% of Australia’s landmass is protected, and 101 of its 27,000 species of animals and plants are protected too.
Our favorite hotel in Australia : Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
As our client, when staying here, you get:
- Daily Full breakfast for two
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out
