Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the addition of Taru Villas The Long House to its Considerate Collection, a group of luxury hotels that are committed to sustainability. This pioneering hotel joins a community of actively sustainable luxury hotels going the extra eco mile, proving that luxury is compatible with longevity.
This prestigious recognition acknowledges The Long House’s commitment to sustainable practices and contribution to a more environmentally conscious hospitality industry. SLH has collaborated with the most respectable sustainable travel and luxury hospitality players to create a trusted and transparent framework. These include Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) – the international, independent, not-for-profit body established by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); and Weeva, the uniquely designed platform that caters specifically to small hotels and accommodation providers, enabling properties to adopt measurable and holistic sustainability practices.
All Considerate Collection hotels display strong alignment with the GSTC’s global criteria across three key pillars ensuring all the hotels are **Community Minded, Cultural Custodians and Environmentally Conscious. These pillars are all underpinned by a strong sustainability management system.
Taru Villas The Long House unfolds as an architectural masterpiece in Bentota, where an elegant corridor leads to ten artfully designed bedrooms, each celebrating local craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. The property has embraced comprehensive sustainable practices, including going plastic-free, shifting to bio-produce, and reducing its carbon footprint, while maintaining its position as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. Beyond the inviting 80-foot pool and lounging areas, where exquisite dining and attentive service create moments of pure luxury, a verdant garden path guides guests to pristine shores beneath Sri Lankan skies. With only ten intimate rooms, The Long House exemplifies how boutique luxury can seamlessly integrate environmental stewardship with exceptional guest experiences, from its plastic-free operations to locally-sourced cuisine crafted using the finest Sri Lankan ingredients.
Alvin Jacobs, the Chief Executive Officer at Taru Villas, commented: “At Taru Villas we have been adapting to various sustainable practices for the past few years. However these practices were mostly internalized, and it was through the sustainability certification process we identified the necessity of communicating our efforts to the outside world. Being welcomed into SLH’s Considerate Collection represents the culmination of years of dedicated environmental stewardship. The Long House embodies our belief that true luxury lies not just in exceptional design and service, but in our responsibility to preserve the natural beauty that makes Sri Lanka so extraordinary. This recognition validates our commitment to proving that sustainability and luxury are not just compatible, but essential partners in creating meaningful travel experiences.”
Daniel Luddington, VP of Development, Small Luxury Hotels of the World said “We’ve carefully curated the Considerate Collection to help customers and the travel trade make more informed and eco-conscious decisions. Taru Villas The Long House is a standout property in this collection, demonstrating how a small luxury hotel can have a significant positive impact. Its commitment to sustainability serves as a model for other hotels in the industry, and we’re proud to showcase it as an example of excellence.”
Each hotel within the Considerate Collection either has been certified by a GSTC Accredited Certification Body or certified to a GSTC Recognized Standard or has passed an assessment by the SLH Sustainability Advisory Panel with review by the GSTC.
For more information, visit www.slh.com/considerate
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