Travel for Good with EXO Travel
10-Mar-2025
Category: News Stories
At EXO, we aim to be responsible in all that we do and, to that end, strive to create experiences and itineraries that generate positive impacts both for the local communities and for our planet.
Travel for Good was developed so that we can evaluate the sustainability practices of each of our travel experiences and measure their impact on our destinations, for both locals and our planet. This systematic rating scheme was designed and implemented by our Sustainability Coordinators over the last decade, taking inspiration from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Nature Positive:
EXO’s Nature Positive experiences connect travellers with nature while supporting local communities and their environments. These experiences promote eco-friendly practices, protect natural habitats and enhance well-being, creating a positive impact on both visitors and the destinations they explore.
● Cambodia: Free the Bears at Phnom Tamao
● Indonesia: Coral Farming with a Marine Biologist
● Laos: Mekong Elephant Wonders
● Malaysia: Bako National Park
Community Empowerment:
EXO’s Community Empowerment experiences uplift local populations, providing economic benefits or educational opportunities. They not only enriches the visitor experience but also ensures that tourism generates positive and lasting impacts, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among community members.
● Cambodia: Dining for a cause
● Thailand: Sustainable Living Experience
● Family Meal in Hanoi
● Vietnam: Cycling & local life along Thu Bon River
● Laos: The Living Land
Cultural Heritage:
EXO’s Cultural Heritage experiences aim to enrich travellers' journeys by immersing them in the authentic traditions and histories of a destination. These experiences support local communities and preserve cultural diversity, ensuring that unique heritage sites and practices are celebrated and protected.
● Malaysia: Serendah Indigenous Exploration
● Thailand: Unseen Little Bhutan of Thailand
● Discover Suwon Folk Village
● Artists of Luang Prabang
Travel for Good was developed so that we can evaluate the sustainability practices of each of our travel experiences and measure their impact on our destinations, for both locals and our planet. This systematic rating scheme was designed and implemented by our Sustainability Coordinators over the last decade, taking inspiration from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Nature Positive:
EXO’s Nature Positive experiences connect travellers with nature while supporting local communities and their environments. These experiences promote eco-friendly practices, protect natural habitats and enhance well-being, creating a positive impact on both visitors and the destinations they explore.
● Cambodia: Free the Bears at Phnom Tamao
● Indonesia: Coral Farming with a Marine Biologist
● Laos: Mekong Elephant Wonders
● Malaysia: Bako National Park
Community Empowerment:
EXO’s Community Empowerment experiences uplift local populations, providing economic benefits or educational opportunities. They not only enriches the visitor experience but also ensures that tourism generates positive and lasting impacts, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among community members.
● Cambodia: Dining for a cause
● Thailand: Sustainable Living Experience
● Family Meal in Hanoi
● Vietnam: Cycling & local life along Thu Bon River
● Laos: The Living Land
Cultural Heritage:
EXO’s Cultural Heritage experiences aim to enrich travellers' journeys by immersing them in the authentic traditions and histories of a destination. These experiences support local communities and preserve cultural diversity, ensuring that unique heritage sites and practices are celebrated and protected.
● Malaysia: Serendah Indigenous Exploration
● Thailand: Unseen Little Bhutan of Thailand
● Discover Suwon Folk Village
● Artists of Luang Prabang
