Discover the answers to our most frequently asked questions, where we provide clarity on various aspects of our services and operations. Additionally, gain insight into the ethical foundations that underpin Renew’s mission.
Conscious travel is about exploring the world mindfully and making choices that safeguard the destinations you visit, their people, and their cultures. As a traveller, you challenge the status quo and seek to positively transform the way we explore. By travelling consciously, you not only embark on a purposeful journey that minimises your environmental impact but also have increased awareness of local communities and ecosystems, fostering support for sustainability. This approach embraces experiences that incorporate low-emission transportation, eco-friendly accommodations, and immersive cross-cultural activities. Mindful travel transcends mere exploration; it’s a commitment to a better future in travel.
Sustainable travel isn’t about missing out; it’s about making thoughtful choices that protect biodiversity, ecosystems and sensitive cultures. When you choose to stay in earth-friendly retreats with lower footfall, eat at local restaurants supporting the host communities, and take public transport or cycle to explore sights, it is YOU embarking on an adventure with integrity.
Local communities serve as the backbone of our nation and play a crucial role in promoting sustainable travel. By opting for locally-owned accommodations, tours, and dining options, your financial support directly impacts families and the community. This not only fosters development but also helps to preserve cultural heritage, uphold traditions, and strengthen the local economy. Your choices in spending are essentially a vote for a sustainable future.
Not necessarily! Through barefoot luxury travel, we define sustainable travel in a different light. This approach emphasizes a more authentic and immersive travel experience that prioritizes environmental stewardship and cultural sensitivity. It challenges the conventional notion of luxury, which often revolves around opulence and excess, by focusing instead on simplicity, connection to nature, and meaningful interactions with local communities.
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True, certifications help identify businesses truly committed to sustainability. However, Renew goes beyond traditional boundaries by embracing evolving trends and insights through intentional interactions and adaptability to a dynamic environment.
We have a mindful approach to exploring Sri Lanka and it is one where we do not intend to promote our services through greenwashing. We advocate for curating responsible, ethical, and sustainable travel programmes with integrity. We are transparent in all that we do and accountable for your journey’s social, environmental, and cultural impacts.
This means Renew is an exclusive conscious travel community working carefully with chosen industry partners who share similar ideologies and principles. Although this is exclusive by nature, Renew aims to connect with and expand the positive aspects of the conscious travel community, striving to redefine the future of travel.