Culture Club: Sustainable luxury is all the rage. But how does it actually work?

Luxury travel, once synonymous with lavish accommodations and traditional opulence, is undergoing a profound transformation. Discerning travelers now seek experiences that go beyond the conventional definitions of luxury, embracing a new era of exclusivity, authenticity, and sustainability. That is why the no-plastic policy that award-winning Farmhouse Resort and Spa implements on its campus heralds a new era for the hospitality industry, setting the benchmark for sustainable tourism.  A profit-generating arm of the Smiling Gecko aid project co-founded in 2014 by Swiss artist Hannes Schmid, all of the profits are funnelled back into the wider initiative.  Hannes Schmid, Founder of Smiling Gecko explains more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.