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Japan Etiquette: Tips every traveller should know
EXO’s insight for navigating cultural norms in Japan
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EXO’s Purpose Team expansion: Driving sustainability forward
New members support efforts to align our people and actions with our purpose
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B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
EXO joins annual campaign to increase B Corp awareness
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Hotel Resilient: Making it easy to find sustainable accommodation
Digital platform that reviews and ranks responsible hotels
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Learn about EXO's environmental responsibility and our path to carbon neutrality
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B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
B Corp Month is a global campaign to raise awareness about the unique ethos of B Corps. Throughout March, the B Corp community comes together to demonstrate the power of purpose-driven business. This year, the theme of B Corp Month is ‘This way forward’, focusing on growth and impact. The…
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Hotel Resilient: Making it easy to find sustainable accommodation
Hotel Resilient: Making it easy to find sustainable accommodation
Choosing a more responsible hotel is an easy way for travellers and partners to reduce the negative impacts of travel on the environment. To help our global network of travel agents make informed decisions, EXO partnered with Hotel Resilient to create an online platform that ranks and reviews hotels based…
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The Road to B Corp: Understanding the five impact areas
The Road to B Corp: Understanding the five impact areas
The journey to becoming a certified B Corporation involves an in-depth evaluation of a company’s process and impact across five categories: governance, workers, community, environment and customers. Referred to as the B Impact Assessment (BIA), this comprehensive tool is designed and governed by an independent body, with regular updates and…
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What is a B Corporation & why are they important?
What is a B Corporation & why are they important?
In November 2023, EXO Travel became a Certified B Corporation, an accomplishment that we are incredibly proud of. But what exactly is a B Corporation, and why is achieving and maintaining this certification both a significant accomplishment and an ongoing challenge?At its core, a B Corporation (or ‘B Corp’) is…
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EXO Travel’s plastic-free journey
EXO Travel’s plastic-free journey
As a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), EXO Travel adheres to a set of actionable commitments aimed at minimising our impact on the environment. Recognising the delicate balance between exploring the beauty of our world and preserving it for future generations, EXO has continuously strived to be at…
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EXO Laos: Reducing Plastic Waste with New Refill System
EXO Laos: Reducing Plastic Waste with New Refill System
Without a decent recycling program, Laos has been struggling to manage its plastic waste. To address this crisis, EXO Laos will be requesting all clients from 10 November 2023 onwards to travel with a refillable bottle. In order to provide clean and safe water to guests, EXO is equipping all…
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Regenerating Nature: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
Regenerating Nature: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
EXO Foundation’s Sustainability Awards were held in September 2023. Join us in celebrating the honourees for the Regenerating Nature category.Asia offers a diverse tapestry of natural habitats, ranging from lush rainforests to serene waterways. Yet over recent decades, these habitats have come under threat from rapid urbanisation, deforestation, pollution and…
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Climate Action: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
Climate Action: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
EXO Foundation’s Sustainability Awards were held in September 2023. In this blog, we introduce the honorees for the Climate Action category.With its diverse ecosystems and a significant portion of the world’s population, Asia is critically positioned in the climate action narrative. The continent, and its inhabitants, face direct impacts of…
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Travel for Good: EXO’s Sustainability Rating System
Travel for Good: EXO’s Sustainability Rating System
At EXO, we aim to be responsible in all that we do and strive to create experiences and itineraries that generate positive impacts both for the local communities and for our planet. Travel for Good was developed so that we can evaluate the sustainability practices of each of our travel…
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EXO’s Responsible Hotel Rating System
EXO’s Responsible Hotel Rating System
EXO uses a comprehensive rating scheme to help us, and our partners, make informed choices of accommodation.Our Hotel Responsible Rating System works on a star basis: 1 star: Responsible- the property observes eco-friendly and/or socially aware practices2 stars: Very Responsible- the property goes out of its way to ensure eco-friendly and/or…
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People & Culture
Read about EXO's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and empowering people through travel
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Japan Etiquette: Tips every traveller should know
Japan Etiquette: Tips every traveller should know
The very essence that makes Japan so uniquely appealing—its deep-rooted customs and etiquette—also necessitates a level of mindfulness and respect from those who visit.Steeped in centuries of history, the country’s unique culture is endlessly fascinating but can be confusing to visitors. EXO encourages travellers to take time to understand and…
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EXO’s Purpose Team expansion: Driving sustainability forward
EXO’s Purpose Team expansion: Driving sustainability forward
The EXO Purpose team welcomed new members at the start of 2024, underscoring our commitment to being leaders in responsible, sustainable travel.The Purpose Team is a dynamic team working to further align EXO’s people and actions with our purpose. At the helm is EXO’s Chief Purpose Officer, Alexandra Michat, joined…
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B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
B Corp Month: Celebrating business as a force for good
B Corp Month is a global campaign to raise awareness about the unique ethos of B Corps. Throughout March, the B Corp community comes together to demonstrate the power of purpose-driven business. This year, the theme of B Corp Month is ‘This way forward’, focusing on growth and impact. The…
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The B Corp difference: Understanding the meaning of certification
The B Corp difference: Understanding the meaning of certification
At EXO, we have always challenged ourselves to not only excel in our work but also in our positive impact on our people, communities and the environment. To further engage our company and employees on the path to being a more sustainable, socially responsible business we have sought out relevant…
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Cambodia’s Giant Puppet Parade: A creative community event
Cambodia’s Giant Puppet Parade: A creative community event
The Giant Puppet Street Parade is a celebration of creativity and community. The annual event aims to encourage Cambodia’s youth to use their imagination and creative talents to enrich their lives.This year’s event was held on 24 February with the theme of dinosaurs. Nine giant dinosaurs were paraded through the…
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Travel with purpose: EXO’s Travel for Good system
Travel with purpose: EXO’s Travel for Good system
At EXO, we believe sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity. And with more than 150,000 people travelling with EXO in any given year, we are uniquely positioned to make a big difference.For this reason, we continuously seek innovative ways to make travel more sustainable and to inspire…
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What is a B Corporation & why are they important?
What is a B Corporation & why are they important?
In November 2023, EXO Travel became a Certified B Corporation, an accomplishment that we are incredibly proud of. But what exactly is a B Corporation, and why is achieving and maintaining this certification both a significant accomplishment and an ongoing challenge?At its core, a B Corporation (or ‘B Corp’) is…
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EXO Foundation: A new coconut fibre road for Con Ho island
EXO Foundation: A new coconut fibre road for Con Ho island
At EXO, we have always believed in travel as a force for good. This recently came to life through a meaningful project on Con Ho, a small island in the Mekong Delta.Home to only fifteen families, life on Con Ho is refreshingly simple: the residents get around on foot or…
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Spotlight on: Share the Wonder
Spotlight on: Share the Wonder
EXO Foundation is a non-profit organisation actively supporting a wide range of grassroots programmes and sustainability initiatives. In this blog, we spotlight one of our projects: Share the Wonder.Share the Wonder is founded on the belief that travel can be a positive force in youth development.The non-profit organisation arranges fun,…
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Empowering Communities: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
Empowering Communities: Winners from the 2023 Sustainability Awards
EXO Foundation’s Sustainability Awards were held in September 2023. In this blog we introduce the honorees for the Empowering Communities category.Tourism has the potential to be a transformative force, not just for the travellers but also for the local population. Historically, mass tourism in Asia prioritised the visitor experiences over…
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People & Culture
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#EXOTravel joined other Thailand-based B Corporations to celebrate the annual campaign to raise more awareness about the unique ethos of B Corps, this year with the theme 'This Way Forward'. ‘It was the first gathering of Thai-based B Corp companies, and there is a strong will to keep going in that direction, encouraging further.
Underscoring our dedication to being leaders in sustainable travel, #EXOTravel welcomed new members to our Purpose Team and multiple other departments at the start of 2024. These new team members offer fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and embody our shared vision for a sustainable future in the travel industry. Head to our blog linked above to learn more about what this growth means for EXO!
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