We exist to expand horizons and create lasting positive impacts through travel
Since day one, EXO Travel has been committed to being a responsibly and sustainably operated business. We balance generating a profit with minimising its impact on the environment and positively impacting both destinations and the locals living in them. Through a number of powerful initiatives and with the guidance of the EXO Foundation, we have paved the way towards a brighter future for travel and will continue to do so for years to come.
We are B Corp
To guide us along our path towards becoming the most responsible, purpose-driven destination management company possible have aligned our goals and vision with B Corp.
Learn moreWe Care
Guided by a conscience
To accomplish our mission of creating lasting positive impacts through travel, we start with our people. EXO prides itself in being an honest, diverse and inclusive workplace. Through our culture of care, we not only take care of the destinations we operate in, but we take care of our growing family of travel professionals.
We are Diverse
Happy & inclusive
Our team is diverse and talented, with more than 600 employees representing 35 nationalities. A majority of our team are women and more than half of them are in positions of leadership. We firmly believe this diversity makes for a happier workplace and helps to fuel our creativity and passion for responsible travel.
We are Ethical
Fairness is at our core
We care for our team at every step of the way. In addition to providing equitable compensation, we offer great benefits such as paid maternity leave, healthcare and opportunities to upskill. We promote the respect of human rights, apply fair business practices with our suppliers and promote diversity and inclusion both internally and externally.
We Educate
and develop our team
We believe in the power of our people and are committed to equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to be their best. Through dedicated in-house training, we nurture their professional growth and confidence. We also actively encourage and provide opportunities for external learning, enabling our employees to thrive and drive our collective success.
We Empower
Through upward mobility
At EXO, we foster a workplace environment where professional growth is not just possible but expected. We encourage our team to reach for higher goals and provide the necessary pathways and resources to help them grow their career. Through support and encouragement, we help shape the leaders of tomorrow within our team.
We have fun
Balancing work & play
EXO is anything but dull, and we go to great lengths to ensure that our teams balance work with play. We believe that teams who bond together work well together, so we make a significant investment in regular outings, celebrations and group travel experiences that inspire our staff so they can create inspirational trips of a lifetime for your guests.
Sustainability
Policies & Guidelines
Travel
for Good
Our comprehensive ‘Travel for Good’ rating system gauges the sustainability of each of our travel experiences. Armed with this knowledge, we can guide travellers towards responsible choices that generate positive impacts for both local communities and our planet while ensuring a memorable travel experience.
More on Travel for Good
Exploring Old Hue by Bicycle
Full day TourDiscover the hidden back roads of the city on this captivating Hue cycling tour. Meander country…
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Bamboo For Life
Evening TourUncover the cultural, culinary and historical importance of bamboo to the Lao people during this…
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Dining for a Cause
Evening TourOne distinctive feature of the culinary scene in Siem Reap is a selection of restaurants providing…
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Eat Pray and Love Bali
Full day TourOn this Bali day trip embrace the spirit of the ‘Island of the Gods’ on an insightful guided…
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Angkor and Kulen Mountain Trek Spectacular
7 Days / 6 NightsTrek through rural villages; wake to the melodic sounds of the Buddhist pagodas; Say hello to…
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The Classic Malaysia
9 Days / 8 NightsDiscover the best of Malaysia on a short but insightful tour. Travel from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur…
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Sabah Ultimate Wildlife
9 Days / 8 NightsFor anyone who has ever dreamt of experiencing the raw natural wilderness of Borneo firsthand, this…
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Jungle Wildlife And Temples
8 Days / 7 NightsOn an unforgettable adventure that’s equal-parts ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘David Attenborough’,…
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Best of Borneo
13 Days / 12 NightsFor anyone who has ever dreamed of experiencing the raw, undiluted beauty of Borneo, this is the…
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The Comfortable Naturalist Multi Day Sabah
10 Days / 9 NightsFrom vibrant waterways to jungles teaming with wildlife, explore the natural wonders of Malaysia.…
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Guided by
purpose
We hire local tour guides as ambassadors of our destinations. We believe in, and value, the authenticity and depth of knowledge that they bring to the travel experience. To that end, we employ skilled tour guides from within the communities and ensure they are compensated fairly and provided with training opportunities.
Sustainable
Transport
Our commitment to sustainability extends to every facet of our operations, including transportation. We prioritise options that leave a lower carbon footprint, including vehicles powered by green energy and mass transport, such as trains. To empower informed decision making, we also meticulously measure the emissions of all available transportation offerings.
Responsible
hotels
EXO uses a comprehensive rating scheme to evaluate the sustainability practices of hotels and resorts that we work with. We carefully assess properties based on Eco-Friendly and Socially-Aware criteria, then assign a rating that can be used to make informed choices of accommodation.
B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
EXO joins annual campaign to increase B Corp awareness
Hotel Resilient: Making it easy to find sustainable accommodation
Digital platform that reviews and ranks responsible hotels
The Road to B Corp: Understanding the five impact areas
Unpacking the criteria used to become a certified B Corporation
What is a B Corporation & why are they important?
A global movement for sustainability and social responsibility
EXO Laos: Reducing Plastic Waste with New Refill System
New system empowers guests to reduce their plastic waste in Laos.
Regenerating Nature: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
Learn about the Sustainability Award winners for Regenerating Nature
Climate Action: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
Learn about the Sustainability Award winners for Climate Action
Travel for Good: EXO’s Sustainability Rating System
A closer look at EXO’s comprehensive sustainability rating system
EXO’s Responsible Hotel Rating System
Learn how EXO evaluates and rates the sustainability practices of hotels
Empowering Travellers to Reduce Plastic
Read about EXO’s efforts to reduce single-use plastics in the field and the office
Sustainable Luxurious Travel
EXO shares creative ways to make trips more responsible without sacrificing comfort
EXO Community Forest in Dong Nai, Vietnam – Update!
Our tree seedlings are thriving, four years later!
EXPLORER Magazine – A Special Sustainability Issue
EXPLORER 78 – In the spirit of building back better in the wake of the pandemic, we’ve dedicated this year’s issue of Explorer Magazine to sustainability. Find out how the travel industry can use the pandemic as a tool for reinventing themselves around principles of sustainability to ensure that travel, destinations overall and the cultures […]
Thailand Protects Coral Reefs
With the Phuket Sandbox model for reopening to vaccinated travellers well underway, Thailand is looking to join a growing movement to build travel back better and more sustainable in the future. In line with this, Thailand has just approved a measure to ban certain types of sunscreen known to be damaging to coral reefs; a […]
New Steps in Our Carbon Neutral Journey
Our Carbon Neutral Journey In recognition of our changing climate due to human activity, in 2015 we decided to be part of the solution by beginning a path towards net carbon neutrality, working with external and independent partners to reduce the footprint of our company and the products we design for travellers. We began by looking at […]
En Route to 100% Travelife Certified
We’re proud to announce the recent Travelife re-certification for our Vietnam and Cambodia offices. This is the third time that our offices in these two countries have been re-certified. In addition, EXO Japan and EXO Malaysia has passed its very first Travelife certification and we are officially the first DMC to be Travelife certified in […]
5 Amazing Luxury Eco Resorts in Southeast Asia
Good for the planet, great for the soul! These luxury eco resorts in Southeast Asia help protect the region’s spectacular natural assets while satisfying wanderlust in unique and memorable ways. SHINTA MANI WILD — BENSLEY COLLECTION, CAMBODIA Nestled in the Cardamom Mountains, Shinta Mani Wild is a new luxury resort that raises the bar for […]
Responsible Tours & Experiences
By leveraging our position within Asia’s tourism industry to affect positive change in the region, our goals have always been the same: to leave people and places better than we found them and to preserve and protect Asia’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations. Through the guidance of EXO Foundation, we’ve taken a big […]
EXO Thailand is Travelife Re-certified
EXO Thailand is Travelife Certified…Again! In recognition of the great strides EXO Thailand is making towards maintaining a responsible and sustainable footprint on the environment and local community, we were recently awarded the coveted Travelife certification for the second time. The new certification will last till 2020. The re-certification confirms our industry-wide standards for sustainable […]
EXO & Elephants
Fostering the development of responsible and sustainable travel is easier said than done. Without a concerted effort by stakeholders in the travel industry, keeping destinations, the people living in them and the natural environment pristine, protected and in-balance in the face of growing tourism can be an uphill battle. One of the most obvious examples […]
Turning a New Leaf – EXO’s Carbon Neutral Future
This year, our sustainability efforts will be taking a giant leap forward through a commitment to offset the carbon emissions of every domestic and regional flight our travellers and staff take in all our destinations. This will result in a massive ten-fold improvement from the already substantial 332 tonnes we’ve offset in these destinations since […]
Sustainable Stays
Our hand-picked list of Asia’s most responsible accommodation options At EXO Travel,we believe the privilege of living and operating amongst natural marvels and cultural heritage comes with the responsibility of preserving it for generations to come. Furthermore, we strive to ensure that our business is beneficial for both the destinations we operate in and the […]
EXO Travel to introduce initiative to help minimise plastic waste
Our planet is a precious resource and one of the most pressing issues it faces is the huge volume of plastic waste scarring land and seascapes. With the world’s population continuing to grow, plastic by-products of human consumption are potentially catastrophic for eco-systems everywhere. To help combat this, EXO Travel, under the guidance of EXO […]
EXO’s Sustainable Elephant Policy
The use of captive elephants in tourist attractions too often involves unnecessary suffering and cruelty. EXO Travel has decided to review all the elephant camps we have been working with and only recommend those respecting the welfare of pachyderms as well as of their caretakers, the mahouts. The wellbeing of Asia’s most beloved creatures is […]
Meet our Purpose team
Our dedicated Purpose team helps ensure that our values and our purpose are a focal point in everything we do.
Alexandra Michat
Chief Purpose OfficerEXO Travel Group
Born in France, Alexandra first stepped foot in Asia in 2011 and soon fell in love with the region. Alexandra has professional expertise with social enterprises and non profit organisations working towards local development. Her deep passion for sustainability brought her to join EXO Hanoi, first as Vietnam's sustainability coordinator before rising up to her current position as EXO's lead in sustainability in 2018.
Joy
Director of PeopleEXO Travel Group
Joy brings two decades of human resource management experience to her role as Director of People and Culture. Her passion for team culture and empowering people fuels her efforts to make EXO a great place to work.
Joy studied Travel Industry Management and spent the first part of her career working for hotel and airline businesses. Through this experience, Joy honed her skills for human resources and developed a deep appreciation for positive corporate cultures. As Director of People and Culture, she proudly champions the ‘ONE EXO’ spirit, working alongside in-destination leadership to create an amazing, sustainable working environment.
Jiraphat Briand
Sustainablity LeaderEXO Travel Group
Jiraphat Briand brings an impressive science-based background to her role as Sustainability Leader. After obtaining her MBA in Enterprise Management, Jiraphat worked in the ecology and energy sectors, focusing on internal audits, compliance, and data analysis. Since joining EXO in 2023, Jiraphat has leaned on that experience to track EXO’s sustainability efforts and assess data in order to formulate recommendations for improvement. Her work is fueled by a personal commitment to driving positive change and a passion for sustainable practices, which helps strengthen the collective mission of the Purpose Team.
Mayura Buranawattanachok
Systems SpecialistEXO Travel Group
Mayura Buranawattanachok is our Systems Specialist, providing valuable support for our teams across EXO’s internal platforms and networks. Mayura first joined EXO upon graduating university in 2011 but left to study and travel in the US. She returned in 2014 as Regional System Specialist, championing EXO’s internal Intranet and laying the foundation for her current role.
Outside of work, Mayura loves to travel. She has visited more than fifteen countries and climbed Mt Fuji and Kota Kinabalu. Next on her list, Everest Base Camp! She attributes much of her drive and positivity to her experience working with EXO and the One EXO spirit.
Charlotte Piffard
EXO Foundation LeaderEXO Travel Group
As EXO Foundation Leader, Charlotte Piffard is tasked with monitoring our support of existing projects, forging relationships with new projects and driving awareness of our sustainable and responsible experiences. Her connections to Asia run deep, having her formative years in the region then returning to commence her professional tourism career with product and managerial roles in Nepal, Cambodia and Thailand.
A mother of two kids, a certified yoga teacher and a fierce rugby player, Charlotte brings passion and dedication to all that she does.
Accolades & Certifications
