MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
We are honoured that our hotels have been carefully selected to host MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. Chosen for the positive impact they have on the traveller and communities we explore, these are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool. They are endorsed by industry experts and exclusive to Red Carnation Hotels and our sister brands, which ensures that MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance the United Nations Global Goals, based on a set of rigorous criteria.
Preserving rock art
Bushmans Kloof is the custodian of over 130 unique rock art sites, some as old as 10,000 years, and is dedicated to protecting this extraordinary treasure. Gain insight into the deep and rich spiritual culture of the Bushman who lived for millennia in the Cederberg Mountains.
Preserving local traditions
Meet the flagbearers of traditional Irish culture and the community around Ashford Castle who keep Irish traditions alive, from artisan craftspeople and local producers to some of the leading keepers of the Gael who carry the art forms of ancient Ireland into the present day.
Reducing food waste
Meet The Rubens at the Palace's Executive Chef Ben Kelliher to learn how the hotel is reducing food waste in partnership with Winnow’s cutting-edge monitoring technology, and how they use surplus produce creatively in the kitchen. Chef Ben will also talk about the sustainable and responsible consumption of food before visiting Borough Market together.
Discover this small-scale farm
The Egerton House Hotel are proud to offer a sustainable food tour experience with Growing Underground, a carbon-neutral farm and the first B Corp accredited vertical farm. Their salad is available in mainstream supermarkets throughout the UK.
Learn about growing methods and sustainable farming practices on this 75-minute tour located 33 metres underneath the streets of Clapham in London.
Experience Guernsey with Gill Girard
Gill Girard was born in Guernsey and has worked as a tour guide for the last 20 years. With Gill as your expert for everything you need to know, choose from three different experiences, from visiting the old cider press at Le Tetre to rambling alongside the St Germain quarry.
These experiences are available for guests staying at either of our Guernsey properties.
Immersive experiences at The Oyster Box
Join us for immersive cultural tours that explore the very best of what Umhlanga has to offer. Discover the Zulu Village or embark on a foodie trip that takes you to the very heart of Indian cuisine.
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Our road to net zero
In 2021, we developed a 5-point Climate Action Plan, committing us to measure, reduce, remove, offset, and evolve. We believe in backing big, bold ideas that prioritize nature-based carbon solutions and support biodiversity.
In the next step of our journey to net-zero, our parent company The Travel Corporation has formally committed to carbon reduction targets that are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Science-based targets ensure we play our part in reducing our emissions in line with keeping the global temperature below a warming of 1.5° C by mid-century.
As a member of TTC’s family of brands, we, along with our sister brands, have immense opportunity for impact. Our scope 1 + 2 target will tackle the emissions from owned ground transport fleet, Uniworld ships, Red Carnation Hotels, as well as our shared global offices and facilities. Our shared Scope 3 target will address our indirect emissions including trip emissions.
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