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Caring Luxury

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) recognises that the pursuit of excellence need not be at the expense of the environment or the community in which a hotel operates. Through its 'Caring Luxury' initiative, Small Luxury Hotels of the World encourages its hotels to adopt responsible environmental, economic and social practices, which at the same time provide enriching and rewarding experiences for hotel guests.

Caring Luxury Mission Statement

Through a platform of Caring Luxury, Small Luxury Hotels of the World will show that luxury can be both enriching and responsible. By adopting Caring Luxury initiatives, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties will create positive environmental, cultural and local economic benefits while at the same time working to minimise negative effects of tourism. Not only do Caring Luxury practises enhance the quality and experience of a guest's stay, but they also help to improve the quality of destinations.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World's Commitment to Caring Luxury

Small Luxury Hotels of the World's commitment to Caring Luxury demonstrates that luxury can be both enriching and rewarding, without the need to compromise the comforts and service of a luxury hotel experience.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is the first group of small, independent, luxury hotels to adopt such an initiative and it comes at a time when an increasing number of global travellers are concerned about the impact that tourism is having on the environments, economies and communities in which it functions. Particular concerns include environmental damage and destruction, social and cultural degradation and economic hardships on local communities. However, by practising Caring Luxury, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties can help maximise the positive effects of tourism, such as creating jobs and benefiting small businesses, enhancing guests’ awareness of local culture and traditions and identifying ways to conserve and protect areas.

All in all, Caring Luxury is about making better places to live and visit, while at the same time providing enriching and rewarding experiences for guests who stay at Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties.

Examples of Caring Luxury in practice.