Operating in sensitive natural environments inhabited by people poses special challenges. Although local communities may traditionally have been custodians of their lands, they may often have limited control over development or may also inadvertently be responsible for environmental degradation. Our approach is to totally avoid or minimize any detrimental impacts of our operations in these areas, while promoting an awareness and action for the integrity of the ecosystem. Drawing upon the intimate knowledge of its people and expert sources, we try to be informed about the relational dynamics between the community, their environment and external factors, the status of flora and fauna and community livelihoods and resources. Our criteria for evaluating our impact is ultimately the outcome of our presence in contributing towards a better quality of life for the community and towards maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem.
In wilderness areas with no permanent settlements, we are committed to the best practices of wilderness travel and living, with the objective of maintaining its original nature. These standards prohibit the exploitation or damage to flora and fauna, the introduction of foreign biological species, threatening intrusions to breeding, feeding or watering sites, disposal of inorganic, non-degradable materials or substances, fire or chemical hazards and unnatural noises.
Besides the observation of these guidelines in wilderness areas, Asiana Travel Mate cultivates the corporate and individual practice of the 4 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink and is actively seeking collaborations with organizations and individuals involved in conservation and community livelihood initiatives in Indochina
In wilderness areas with no permanent settlements, we are committed to the best practices of wilderness travel and living, with the objective of maintaining its original nature. These standards prohibit the exploitation or damage to flora and fauna, the introduction of foreign biological species, threatening intrusions to breeding, feeding or watering sites, disposal of inorganic, non-degradable materials or substances, fire or chemical hazards and unnatural noises.
Besides the observation of these guidelines in wilderness areas, Asiana Travel Mate cultivates the corporate and individual practice of the 4 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink and is actively seeking collaborations with organizations and individuals involved in conservation and community livelihood initiatives in Indochina
