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Unique Lodges Grows to 38 Members 6 Months After Launch
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World has added 14 new lodges to its prestigious collection of sustainable boutique hotels in remarkable destinations around the world.
National Geographic say that "These new properties have each demonstrated their commitment to authenticity, excellence and sustainability, while offering outstanding guest experiences that support the protection of cultural and natural heritage."
"From a historic hacienda in Mexico to beautiful log cabins at the mouth of an Alaskan fjord to a stunning safari camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta region, the new additions exemplify the diverse offerings of National Geographic’s distinctive hotel collection and appeal to a broad spectrum of today’s travelers."
The addition of these 14 new lodges brings the Unique Lodges portfolio to a total of 38 properties on six continents. Launched in January 2015 with 24 charter members, the properties in the Unique Lodges collection offer a host of authentic and responsible travel experiences.
The 14 new National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World members are:
- Petit St. Vincent, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean
- Siwash Lake Ranch, British Columbia, Canada
- Hacienda de San Antonio, Colima, Mexico
- Cuixmala, Costalegre, Mexico
- Zarafa Camp, Selinda Reserve, Botswana
- Mara Plains Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya
- ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills, Kenya
- Tutka Bay Lodge, Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, United States
- Winterlake Lodge, South-Central Alaskan Wilderness, United States
- Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, Amazon Rain Forest, Peru
- Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley of the Inca, Peru
- Inkaterra La Casona, Cusco, Peru
- Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island, Australia
- The Bushcamp Company, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Every lodge is evaluated through a comprehensive vetting process in which they are judged on property, guest experience, quality of service and sustainable tourism practices. The process includes an onsite inspection by an expert to assess hotel operations, to meet staff and to evaluate the lodge’s sustainable tourism practices.
For more information about National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, visit http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com.
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