Jetwing Kaduruketha on Wanderlust UK’s “The Travel Green List 2024”
View(s):Jetwing Kaduruketha, a pioneering agro-eco luxury hotel that mirrors a traditional Sri Lankan village, has earned a place on the Wanderlust Travel Green List 2024. This accolade underscores the resort’s steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation, establishing its position among the world’s foremost green destinations, the resort said in a media release.
The Wanderlust Travel Green List 2024 is an annual recognition of exceptional sustainable travel efforts. It highlights realistic, impactful improvements in everyday practices, celebrating those who embrace sustainability. Evaluated by a panel of experts, entries are assessed on carbon reduction, local employment and education, and biodiversity support. Featuring diverse global projects, the list aims to inspire travellers and communities to make powerful, positive changes for a sustainable future.
Set amidst lush paddy fields in the quiet village of Wellawaya, Jetwing Kaduruketha is an eco-resort that celebrates Sri Lanka’s traditional way of life. Guests enjoy curated experiences that celebrate local culture and the environment. Guided paddy walks, Sri Lankan culinary demonstrations with locally sourced ingredients, spice trails, and traditional fishing expeditions are just some of the enriching experiences on offer.
With a focus on reviving traditional heirloom rice varieties using organic and regenerative practices, the high-quality crops grown in the property’s 50-acre estate foster a healthy ecosystem by promoting biodiversity and mitigating climate change. Designed sustainably, Jetwing Kaduruketha reflects a traditional home garden, brimming with native and endemic plants. The property is a haven for diverse wildlife as well, including the elusive fishing cat, flying squirrel, baya weaver, and over 130 bird species, both native and migratory.
Going beyond environmental sustainability, the resort integrates socio-economic sustainability into its operations. Jetwing Kaduruketha collaborates with 30 farming families, providing them with seed money at the start of the cultivation season. Farmers are not required to repay this working capital post-harvest; instead, they share 50 per cent of the harvest with the hotel while retaining the remainder for profit. This approach helps prevent farmers from falling into debt during poor harvests, ensuring their financial stability, the resort said.
Dmitri Cooray, Managing Director at Jetwing Hotels, said, “Jetwing Hotels has always been a pioneer in sustainable tourism, a vision that began with our founder over half a century ago. We are immensely proud that his enduring legacy propels us to innovate and garner global acclaim for Sri Lanka.”
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