As part of its commitment to develop sustainable communities, Laguna Phuket has been focused on creating public green spaces, including parks, meditation paths, mazes and the newly rebranded SEED organic farm. With over 120 bird species observed in the destination, Laguna Phuket is not only home to a diverse avian population but also dedicated to fostering their habitat and preserving their natural surroundings.
Given space and time to thrive, the Open Kitchen and Veya Grove plots at Laguna Phuket will become biodiversity hotspots as well as serving as a blueprint for the Banyan Tree Group’s future reforestation initiatives in partnership with SUGi.
By implementing a dynamic, innovative approach that benefits both the local community and visitors, the two parties hope that the resulting tranquil sanctuary will help promote interaction between people and nature.
“Projects such as the collaboration with Laguna Phuket allow rewilding to be an interactive sensory experience – bringing a glimpse of nature back into people’s lives. We are all instinctively drawn to seek out nature and travel is becoming more and more about people looking for the beauty, peace and healing qualities nature provides as an antidote to the stresses of modern life,” said James Godfrey-Faussett, the Lead Forest Maker of SUGi.
“Projects such as this initial one in Laguna also bring the ecological ancestry of the area alive again – a glimpse of the lush forest that once covered much of this beautiful island.”
Joining the ranks of Laguna Phuket’s existing sustainability initiatives, the new partnership with SUGi offers a viable means to regenerate an indigenous ecosystem, benefiting human and planetary health. This win-win solution for both people and nature brings the Banyan Tree Group one step closer to achieving sustainable development goals, while promoting the restoration of the ecosystem with increased biodiversity.
ABOUT LAGUNA PHUKET
Laguna Phuket is Asia’s premier integrated destination. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea, on a 3km stretc h of pristine beach, Laguna Phuket is home to seven world-class hotels, premium facilities and a branded residences and property division. Spanning over 1,000 acres of lush parkland and beachfront and located just a 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, Laguna Phuket offers an award-winning 18-hole golf course, luxury spas, exceptional dining options, and countless activities to create unforgettable experiences.
With more than 1,400 rooms, the destination offers accommodations that suit all, from families with young children to intimat e, luxurious stays. Hotel guests staying within Laguna Phuket are welcome to visit and enjoy facilities at all the resorts and use the destination’s complimentary shuttle bus and boat services.
On top of the 7 Hotels, Laguna Phuket has a Branded Property division that offers sales and rentals of a variety of residences, apartments and villas for guests who wishes to live or invest in a holiday home within our integrated destination.
