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Protecting endangered species on North Island, Seychelles


“Always honour the environment in which we live and work, above all else. Our unceasing endeavour shall be to turn back the ecological clock.” The powerful words on 0QTVJ +UNCPFoU OKUUKQP UVCVGOGPV KPƃWGPEG GXGT[ aspect of operations at this celebrity-loved private island resort in the Seychelles. Chief among the property’s eco actions is the conservation of the critically endangered Seychelles white-eye, a rare, warbler-like perching bird. The resort’s rehabilitation programme saw 25 relocated from nearby Conception Island in 2007 and today – thanks to the island’s Noah’s Ark Project, which replanted PCVKXG ƃQTC VQ ETGCVG a sustainable habitat – North Island is home to more than 100 white-eyes, nearly a quarter of the total global population.


Supporting the community with Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, Mauritius


Regarded as a pioneer of corporate social responsibility in Mauritius, Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels has numerous CSR projects aimed at supporting local communities.


The brand’s Fondation Espoir Développement Beachcomber (FED) was set up in 1999 to promote the socio-economic development of Mauritius and preserve its natural and cultural heritage. FED initiatives include the Projet Employabilité Jeunes scheme, which trains young jobseekers in various departments of hospitality, and the Beautiful LocalHands programme, which promotes the work of local craftsmen across Beachcomber’s portfolio of hotels. A charge of around £1.60 is added to guest invoices at Beachcomber hotels to support the ongoing work of the FED.


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