Welcome to Good Stories, where we share the real journeys, the people you meet, and the unforgettable experiences that await travelers at Beyond Green Member hotels around the globe.
Winter invites us to slow down, savor the season, and seek experiences that connect us with one another. For Beyond Green member hotels, these moments come with meaning, where festive traditions, and outdoor adventures are paired with a commitment to giving back.
It’s early morning at Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and the Munywana Conservancy ecology, conservation, and veterinary teams have assembled in the bush. From the moment the young male black rhino sinks to his knees in the tall grass — expertly darted from a helicopter above — every second counts.
Costa Rica has enjoyed a very special and successful tourism model for many years. It evolved from a few scientists traveling to Costa Rica in the 1980s to research the rainforest canopy and being the cradle of ecotourism to receiving almost 3 million tourists per year. Today’s visitors are still predominantly interested in the country’s flora, fauna, and natural beauty.
At The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, the power of well-curated art in the context of luxury hospitality is deeply understood and cleverly leveraged. From sculptures in hallways, carvings on staircases, and classical paintings on the walls to colored marble inlays on ceiling panels, great efforts have been taken to weave the many traditional arts and crafts of India into the interiors of the hotels, cultivating a luxurious yet quintessentially Indian ambiance. As a symbol of its commitment to celebrate India’s finest artists, The Leela offers guests an exclusive Art Walk that allows them to discover its rare and diverse collection of contemporary Indian art. A stay at a Palace isn’t complete without taking time out to appreciate the remarkable masterpieces that surround you.
Beyond Green hotels, resorts, and lodges are actively contributing to protecting over 24 animal species and one plant species — all registered on the IUCN Red List or the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered list — significantly improving their chances for survival now and well into the future.
It’s time to shine a light on the stories of three remarkable women whose leadership in hospitality extends beyond simply what they’re doing in their own backyard.
