andBeyond Vira Vira (Pucón, Chile) — Photo by Preferred
Arenas del Mar - Plant A Tree Program — Photo by Preferred
Borgo Pignano (Volterra, Italy) — Photo by Preferred
Carneros Resort and Spa (Napa Valley, California) — Photo by Preferred
The Ranch at Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, California) — Photo by Preferred
Vermejo - Junior Trackers Adventure — Photo by Preferred

New York, New York - In honor of Earth Day, Beyond Green, a curated portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, is celebrating its member properties’ commitment to make travel a force for good. Pushing the frontiers of sustainable tourism, Beyond Green member hotels are collectively protecting more than six million acres of restored habitat on land and sea, are directly involved with saving some of the most endangered species on the planet, and are working in partnership with local communities to support sustainable development.

Rooted in social sustainability, Beyond Green’s global portfolio of hotels, resorts, and lodges goes beyond eco-conscious to also embrace fundamental principles such as fair wages, gender equality, and preservation of indigenous, local cultures. Each member property works tirelessly to protect biodiversity, celebrate cultural heritage, and improve local people’s livelihoods in destinations around the world, all while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

“We are humbled and grateful to represent such an incredible group of forward-thinking properties that are each doing their part to integrate sustainability in action on the ground and the ability of guests to engage in those experiences,” said Martin Thomas, Vice President of Beyond Green. “By booking a stay with Beyond Green, travelers can enjoy incredible luxury vacations that also support significant social and environmental change for the future.”

From supporting international conservation initiatives to collaborating with local schools, each of the following Beyond Green properties have launched hands-on programs where guests can learn about, contribute, and directly help usher in a new vision for tourism that makes the world a better place.

Spanning 550,000 acres on the New Mexico-Colorado border, Ted Turner Reserves Vermejo serves as a private wilderness wonderland the size of a national park. In celebration of Earth Month, the property has launched a new Turner Trailblazers Program, connecting guests of all ages with nature in ways that inspire stewardship for the world around them. Whether a guest’s journey entails searching out native plants and animals, exploring historic towns and forgotten mines, or upcycling nature’s treasures, all of the new program’s activities are crafted for fun and learning.

As a steward of an incredible natural landscape, The Ranch at Laguna Beach has launched the OC Tree Collective, a tree planting initiative designed to reduce carbon emissions, capture water resources, and cool local communities. In partnership with The Ecology Center, a 28-acre regenerative organic farm in San Juan Capistrano, the resort’s new sustainability program invites guests to purchase and plant trees at these environmentally forward locations. A single tree is available for $50 and can be purchased on www.basecamplagunabeach.com with 100 percent of donations directed toward buying, planting, and caring for each planted tree.

Set in the heart of a picturesque 750-acre organic estate in Tuscany, Borgo Pignano is a model of regenerative agriculture when it comes to self-sufficiency and natural living. Guest experiences include learning about bee-keeping including local traditional methods for extracting honey and beeswax, gathering wild herbs and flowers with the in-house herbalist and learning how these natural ingredients are used within products and cuisine at the hotel. In addition, Borgo Pignano has a long-established collaborative relationship with The Royal Drawing School in London, resulting in an alumnus always on site and available for painting classes for guests.

Surrounded by rolling vineyards, Carneros Resort and Spa offers a luxurious, quintessential Napa experience, focused on sustainability and preservation of the surrounding landscape. This year, the resort will host an exclusive “Earth Day Sound Healing Event” on April 23 at 8:00 a.m. at the Motion Studio. During this special one-hour sound bath event, guests will be deeply immersed in a full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes. Complimentary for resort guests.

Tucked between verdant rain forest and the Pacific Ocean within a private, 11-acre nature reserve, Arenas del Mar sits in an important corridor for the area’s wildlife. Here, nature conservation is an integral part of the hotel’s sustainable philosophy, with major reforestation efforts undertaken over the past two decades, including 7,000 native trees and thousands of endemic plants. While on property, guests can choose to donate to local schools to fund classroom supplies and eco-education programs or be a part of the resort’s special ‘Plant a Tree’ initiative where they can physically contribute to the surrounding ecosystem.

Set on a thriving organic farm in southern Chile’s Lake District, andBeyond Vira Vira sits between snow-capped volcanoes and pristine lakes within the heart of the Mapuche people's indigenous homeland. As part of the property’s efforts to inspire young minds to make a difference to the planet, travelers aged 14 to 18 can now take advantage of a new WILDchild Eco-guide Challenge with a parent which includes a curated itinerary of activities designed to challenge and educate participants in a fun, immersive setting. With an andBeyond guide leading the trip, the 5-day journey includes adventures such as horseback riding, catch-and-release fishing, wildlife viewing, rafting, and rock climbing.

To celebrate Earth Day, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, Beyond Green's loyalty program, is launching a limited-time Bonus Points Promotion, gifting I Prefer members with an additional 5,000 points when they book a stay at any Beyond Green member property by May 31, 2022, for travel through December 31, 2022. Points can be redeemed for Reward Certificates, which never expire and can be used like cash towards free room nights at any participating Beyond Green I Prefer property and other on-property expenditures. To take advantage of the offer, bookings must contain a valid I Prefer member number and be made via StayBeyondGreen.com or by contacting Beyond Green’s Global Reservations team, or through travel advisors via the GDS using the “PH” and “PV” chain codes.

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Owned and operated by the Ueberroth Family, Preferred Travel Group is the parent company of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, and PTG Consulting, representing more than 1,100 hotels, resorts, and residences across 90 countries, in addition to a global portfolio of destination marketing organizations and tourist boards. With more than 350 seasoned associates situated across 35 countries, the company connects independent hotels, hospitality companies, and destinations to key markets worldwide through strategic branding, sales, integrated marketing, revenue management, distribution services, and other consultancy services. Fueled by its brand promise, Believe in Travel, the company and its hotel and travel brands champion an unwavering belief in the transformative power of travel and its ability to enrich lives, inspire a greater respect for the planet, and expand hearts and minds to other cultures and ways of living.

For more information, visit preferredtravelgroup.com.

AboutI PreferHotel Rewards

Launched in August 2013, the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program from Preferred Travel Group – the parent company that operates hotel brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide – extends points, status, and other complimentary benefits to members upon eligible stays at over 600 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. In addition to earning points for eligible room nights, members receive additional benefits based on their tier status. The I Prefer program also offers a free mobile app, available on Apple and Android devices, which allows members to search and book hotel stays, and easily redeem Reward Certificates. With 5 million travelers currently enrolled in membership, I Prefer is complimentary to join. To learn more and to enroll in the program, please visit IPrefer.com/enroll.

Hannah Nelson
Senior Director, Public Relations – Americas
Preferred