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Register your interest in the upcoming AST Forums here. Read the key highlights of previous AST Forums below.

Ha Noi, Vietnam

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Phuket, Thailand

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Manila, Philippines

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Subic Bay, Philippines

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Hear what other leaders say about AST Forums

  • Jeffery Smith, Vice President Sustainability at Six Senses

    Jeffery Smith, Vice President of Sustainability at Six Senses

    “It was a privilege to speak at the AST Forum in Phuket on eliminating plastics from hotel operations. It is an area my team and I are deeply committed to at Six Senses. 

    The AST team curated a thoughtful discussion, tackling both upstream solutions and downstream challenges.

    It gave the audience a practical, actionable roadmap, whether they’re just beginning their sustainability journey or already leading the way.”

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    Cecilia Nguyen, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Urbanist Travel

    “Thank you again for this first but powerful event focusing on sustainability in Asia.

    Thank you also for bringing the Asia Sustainable Travel Forum to Ho Chi Minh City. It’s important to raise awareness in our travel industry who are the pioneers to lead us to be greener, more responsible and regenerative.”

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    Samir Wildermann, General Manager at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

    “The two sessions at the AST Forum in Phuket addressing plastic pollution in our oceans and the critical water challenges on our island were both timely and highly relevant.

    These are issues we confront daily, and the insights shared were not only spot on but essential for shaping sustainable solutions here in Phuket.”

  • Jayne MacDougall

    Jayne MacDougall, Executive Director at Phuket Hotels Association

    “The AST Forum was a valuable addition to PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) 2024.

    It complimented our program well — with critical discussions on two of the most pressing challenges facing Phuket's hotel industry — opportunities for better water management and plastic pollution.

    The AST team put together two strong panels of regional experts and local experts who went beyond analyzing issues and offered real-life case studies and practical roadmap for action. 

    Businesses of all sizes and at various stages of their sustainability journey left with meaningful, actionable insights.”

  • Dorothée Perrault Le Hunsec, Founder and Managing Director at Chôm Chôm Travel

    Dorothée Perrault Le Hunsec, Founder and Managing Director at Chôm Chôm Travel

    “Thanks to Jeremy Tran and Rhea Vitto Tabora for having us at Asia Sustainable Travel Forum in Ho Chi Minh City.

    It was particularly inspiring to learn more about how sustainable practices have been incorporated into Bạch Suites Saigon's operations, one of which is to have 90% of food sourced locally by working directly with local suppliers in Vietnam. This must be continuously communicated to travelers who are smarter and more eco-conscious these days.”

  • Khai Tran, Sales & Marketing Manager at Bạch Suites Saigon Saigon

    Khai Tran, Sales & Marketing Manager at Bạch Suites Saigon

    “Bạch Suites Saigon was truly honored to host the inaugural discussion and networking event on sustainability in the travel and hospitality industry, organized by Asia Sustainable Travel (AST) and Travel Neutral Collective.

    We believe sustainability shouldn't just be a trend but a daily practice.”

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