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 and environments within them are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
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EXO Wrapped 2025: Your Year in Travel
Your top booked destination: Japan Japan led the way in 2025, standing out as the destination your travellers returned to time and again. From dynamic cities to deeply rooted traditions, it offered a balance of culture, design and everyday life…
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October 1, 2025
2025 Sustainability Awards: Planet category winners making a difference
2025 Sustainability Awards: Planet category winners making a difference
The 2025 EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards proudly recognises the outstanding winners in the ‘Planet’ category.While tourism in Asia is a major economic force, it also presents environmental challenges. Beyond carbon emissions associated with travel, tourism increases waste and places additional…
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October 1, 2025
2025 Sustainability Awards: Celebrating changemakers in the People category
2025 Sustainability Awards: Celebrating changemakers in the People category
The 2025 EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of this year’s winners in the ‘People’ category. Tourism, when thoughtfully managed, holds transformative power, not only for travellers but for local communities and their cultural heritage. Across Asia,…
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Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: Strengthening Global Connections
What is Virtuoso Travel Week? Virtuoso Travel Week brings together thousands of leading luxury travel professionals and providers from more than 100 countries. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn and build business through one-on-one appointments, professional development sessions…
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Building Connections and Strengthening Teams: EXO Academy 2025
Earlier this month, EXO Academy 2025 brought together colleagues from across Cambodia, Laos and South Korea for two energising days of learning, connection and growth. Hosted at the Sofitel Phnom Penh, the Academy was designed as a dedicated space for…
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Hin Nam No: Laos’ Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Laos has just added a new jewel to its crown of natural wonders. Hin Nam No National Park, a remote and remarkable landscape in the heart of Khammouane Province, has officially become the country’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known…
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Opening Doors to Morocco: EXO Travel Comes to a New Continent
From the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen to the windswept dunes of the Sahara, this storied land offers rich potential for imaginative, experiential travel. With the launch of Morocco as our newest destination, EXO Travel now brings its signature style of…
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EXO’s First Footsteps in Morocco: GM’s Insider Recap
Hot picks from Ruben Derksen: A long-time EXO leader with nearly a decade of experience leading product development and contracting across the EXO Travel Group, Ruben has now joined EXO’s expansion beyond Asia. Together with a newly formed team of…
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July 3, 2025
25 Years of EXO Travel Cambodia: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future
25 Years of EXO Travel Cambodia: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future
EXO Travel Cambodia’s 25th anniversary brought our team together on Koh Rong Sanloem for a weekend of celebration, reflection and shared achievement. At EXO, we believe that every milestone deserves to be marked, not only as recognition of the journey…
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Celebrating Excellence: EXO’s Best Team Members
At EXO, we believe that the people behind the scenes, those who go above and beyond to bring our vision of extraordinary travel to life, deserve to be celebrated in extraordinary ways. That is why each year, we honour our…
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The B Logo, Reimagined Across EXO
Every March, B Corp Month invites businesses around the world to reflect on what it means to use business as a force for good. This year, the focus turned to the B logo itself, a symbol of shared standards, accountability…
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Amplifying Your Impact: The Key Impact Partners Explained
Driving responsible travel through collaboration, education and measurable impact. In today's industry landscape, travellers are paying closer attention to where their money goes and what a trip supports beyond the itinerary. Travel brands, in turn, are looking for ways to…
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EXO Foundation’s Project Spotlights
Initiatives making a real difference, ready to achieve even greater impact with the right support. We are proud to highlight a selection of projects chosen by EXO Foundation for their urgency and meaningful community impact. With already having deep roots,…
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EXO Travel: We are GSTC Certified
From management systems to on-the-ground delivery, sustainability is deeply embedded in all our destinations. EXO Travel is now GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certified across all its destinations, marking an important milestone in our sustainability journey and providing independent validation that…
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October 1, 2025
2025 Sustainability Awards: Planet category winners making a difference
2025 Sustainability Awards: Planet category winners making a difference
The 2025 EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards proudly recognises the outstanding winners in the ‘Planet’ category.While tourism in Asia is a major economic force, it also presents environmental challenges. Beyond carbon emissions associated with travel, tourism increases waste and places additional…
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Sustainable travel made simple: small choices, big impacts
At EXO Travel, we believe that travelling responsibly and sustainably should be easy. Through our B Corp certification and Travel for Good initiative, we ensure that small, thoughtful choices throughout an itinerary contribute to a more positive impact on the…
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How EXO Travel Vets Hotels & Suppliers to Ensure Positive Impacts
Today’s travellers—whether they seek high-end, cultural or adventure experiences—want to know that their trip benefits local communities, respects the environment and upholds the highest industry standards.As a B Corp-certified DMC, EXO Travel takes this responsibility seriously. Every accommodation, experience and…
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Travelling with Purpose: How Holidays Shape Destinations
At EXO Travel, we believe that travel should uplift local communities, ensuring that the benefits of tourism reach the people who live and work in the places we visit. Through our Travel for Good initiative, we prioritise community-led experiences that…
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March 6, 2025
How EXO Travel’s B Corp Certification Translates to Better Travel Experiences for your clients
How EXO Travel’s B Corp Certification Translates to Better Travel Experiences for your clients
When planning a trip, travelers often look for comfort, unique experiences, and seamless logistics. But what if a journey could go beyond that—helping protect the environment, uplift local communities, and support responsible tourism practices? B Corp certification is more than…
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EXO’s Carbon Neutral Holiday Fund
Launched in 2021, EXO Travel’s Carbon Neutral Holiday Fund provides a tangible way for travellers to offset the environmental impact of their journeys. While travel inevitably impacts the environment, through flights, transfers and activities, there are ways to minimise these effects.…
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