Unique Lodges of the World Celebrates First Anniversary with Five Regional Properties
Since its launch in January 2015, National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World has nearly doubled the number of properties in its impressive collection, including five in the Caribbean and Central America.
The collection began with 24 charter members and accepted 14 in June and seven over the past few months, bringing it to 45 lodges. These extraordinary properties were selected for the outstanding guest service and experiences they offer, and for their leadership in sustainable tourism and commitment to protecting cultural and natural heritage. They must undergo a rigorous vetting process and a site audit to become part of the collection.
The owners and managers of the lodges are some of the world's leading minds in sustainable tourism. By bringing them together, the collection has created a vibrant forum for the exchange of ideas, innovations, and best practices. At a gathering of members in May 2015, topics of discussion included an air conditioning system run on coconut oil and deep sea water.
"We built National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World to serve as a shining example of sustainable tourism around the world, and we are thrilled to see the remarkable growth of the collection this past year. By providing such fantastic guest experiences while demonstrating how travel can be a force for good, we hope to elevate sustainable tourism and inspire others to join us," said Lynn Cutter, National Geographic's executive vice president for Travel. "We look forward to providing travelers with even broader array of unique opportunities around the world as we continue to expand our collection in the years to come."
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World members in the Caribbean and Central America:
• Lapa Rios Eco Lodge, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
• Pacuare Lodge, Limón Province, Costa Rica
• Petit St. Vincent, St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Rosalie Bay Lodge, Morne Trois Pitons, Dominica
• Tiamo Resort, The Bahamas
