The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is proud to announce that it has received the Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality badge by Forbes Travel, the first hotel in Langkawi to be included in Forbes Travel Guide’s responsible hospitality programme, an industry-leading sustainability standard for luxury hospitality.
This certification is prestigious. Awarded to properties that adhere to more than 100 standards to protect the environment, support employee, guest, and community well-being. The award reflects the resort’s unwavering dedication to sustainable practices, responsible hospitality and employee well-being.
It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. You can also find out more about the accreditation process. It’s always good to have a year of success behind you In which the resort has been awarded Best Hotel Pool in Malaysia, Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific, 2025. Travel + Leisure named it one of the top 500 hotels in the world. DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2025. Best Resort in Malaysia.
The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi will continue to demonstrate its commitment in 2025 by balancing natural luxury with innovative guest programs and conservation initiatives. The resort is committed to a number of environmental practices and policies, including education, awareness and preservation of the destination’s rich biodiversity.
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Its land is its Trails of Wonder Expeditions continues to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the ecosystems that surround the resort. Guests can discover the fascinating cultural history of the island through guided excursions led by resort naturalists. Through exploration, storytelling and learning about the rainforest, the geology and flora of Langkawi, guests gain a deeper understanding of its wonders.
The resort supports one of the most innovative sea cucumber nurseries in the world. Ocean’s underrated heroes. Known locally as ‘gamat’, the ‘vacuum cleaners of the sea’ are critical to the area’s ocean biodiversity, filtering sand and aiding natural coral generation. Prized by locals for their purported medicinal benefits, overfishing for ‘gamat oil’ to treat physical ailments has threatened their populations.
The project is led by a team of marine biologists in-house at the resort. Ambassador for Sustainability and EnvironmentFadzli is a champion of binary fission and the reproduction of species. The Eco Discovery Centre is shaped like a treehouse. Guests are welcome to spend time in the nursery and kayak the gamat into the sea. The Eco-Discovery Centre continues to run educational and fun activities aimed at fostering a love for the environment and creating curiosity in young explorers.
In addition to its commitment to sustainability, the resort also takes a big part in its culinary experience. Nibong GardenThe garden is a vibrant sanctuary, which highlights the native plant species that are crucial to Langkawi’s biodiversity and culinary traditions. Constructed using recycled material during the COVID-19 outbreak, the garden provides fresh ingredients to the resort’s kitchen and also symbolizes resilience. It cultivates a variety herbs such as curry leaves, okras, mints, Brazilian spinachs, wilted leaves of spinach, butterflies peas and turmeric leaves.
Mafalda Távares comments on The Ritz-Carlton’s accreditation. “It is an honor to be a Forbes VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality hotel, which recognizes the dedication of our Ladies & Gentlemen, and our steadfast commitment to becoming a green hotel. We are committed to a better tomorrow through innovative guest experiences.“
Tavares said, “Sustainability and responsible tourism are at the forefront of all we do. We’ve taken a 360 degree approach to implement this, whether we’re growing our own herbs at Nibong Garden or championing the replanting Langkawi’s iconic mangroves with the Hereafter Project. Or working with brands like Diptyque and Kerstin Florids that offer sustainable-sourced products for our rooms, outlets, and spa, such as Diptyque, and Kers
Fadzli Liqman is the Ambassador for Sustainability and Environment at the resort. He added that its educational and exploration programs offer a unique approach towards responsible hospitality and tourism.
“We have designed educational programs to help guests of any age learn about the natural environment. This is not just limited to the area around the resort. The Eco-Rangers Program and Sea Cucumber Nursery are part of the brand-wide Community Footprints Program and complement experiences outside the resort. For example, our partnership with Langkawi’s UNESCO Global Geopark, and the important work with the Hereafter Project, and mangrove conservation,” said Luqman.
Luqman continues. “Guests will also be able to experience and connect with local culture, crafts and heritage. Whether it’s through the ancient craft of batik painting or traditional soap-making, or by replanting vibrant Ixoras trees with our Plant-A-Tree programme, we continue to update guests and mini-explorers on the progress of the tree. Through strong collaborations, local ecology and the community is supported. This ensures their livelihood and wellbeing.
As part of The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the resort is working to further It is a priority to reduce the carbon footprint. The development is underway to enhance You can find out more about it here. Waste management program and expanding the Eco-Discovery Center in order to provide a greater variety of nature-based education for adults.
