Xieng Khouang Accommodation Chittavanh Hotel Sustainability

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

The Chittavanh Hotel focuses on cultural conservation and energy preservation.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Chittavanh Hotel displays a number of posters and information that helps tourists and other visitors minimize their impact whilst visiting Xieng Khuoang and the whole of Laos.

With increasing tourist numbers to the Plain of Jars site, increasing vandalism and wear and tear occurs to the ancient stone jars, Chittavanh Hotel has a prominent sign informing guests of appropriate behavior when visiting the famous sites as well as information on rare and endangered animal species and the laws regarding animal trafficking.

Chittavanh Hotel has installed key tags in all guest rooms to help minimize excessive and unnecessary use of electricity, especially high polluting and high energy consuming appliances such as air conditioning units when guests are not in their rooms. By staying at Chittavanh Hotel and using the key tags properly, you and the property are helping to reduce the world's energy consumption and HCFC emissions from air conditioning units.