“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I love that AST advocates responsible travel through practical case studies and insightful reports with an Asian voice. 

AST’s articles have helped us to influence our clients’ stories by balancing aspiration with real action, so that we can add authenticity and credibility to their PR activations.”

“AST has provided us all at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge with equal and abundant measures of inspiration and perspiration as we are encouraged to hone our enviable track record in evolving regenerative tourism practice at the lodge.

Always at the forefront of developments in sustainability in the more nuanced tourism environment in Asia, AST provides local concepts, ideas, encouragement and achievable actions for those in the industry striving for Tourism-Done-Right.”

“For too long, there was no dedicated platform for Asia-focused, Asia-rooted discourse on responsible tourism and hospitality.

AST fills that void — and goes further.

It’s cultivating a vibrant network of conscious professionals across the region, showcasing how Asia is leading by example in responsible tourism.

The world has much to learn from Asia, and AST provides the platform and the lens to do so.”