{"id":8354,"date":"2026-07-20T11:28:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/melia-chiang-mais-planted-6650-trees\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:28:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:28:49","slug":"melia-chiang-mais-planted-6650-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/melia-chiang-mais-planted-6650-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s Planted 6,650 Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Meli\u00e1<\/a>Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 20, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in northern Thailand by planting 6,650 native trees through the hotel\u2019s ongoing Meli\u00e1 Go Green initiative<\/a>, supporting biodiversity and forest restoration in one of the country\u2019s most ecologically significant regions.<\/p>\n

Almost 180 hotel team members joined the Doi Suthep Nature Center on June 26, 2026, to plant the latest 800 native trees across two rai in Mae Taeng and Mae Rim in Chiang Mai\u2019s Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.<\/p>\n

The 13th Meli\u00e1 Go Green activity brought together volunteers to plant carefully selected native species that will help restore the area\u2019s natural forest ecosystem, including Quercus semiserrata<\/em>, Castanopsis diversifolia<\/em>, Ficus capillipes<\/em> and Antidesma bunius<\/em>, among others.<\/p>\n

Working in partnership with the Doi Suthep Nature Center, Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai has supported forest restoration efforts since 2022, helping regenerate degraded areas with native tree species that strengthen biodiversity, improve watershed health and create habitat for wildlife. The forests associated with Doi Suthep-Pui National Park are among northern Thailand\u2019s richest natural ecosystems, home to more than 300 bird species and nearly 2,000 species of ferns and flowering plants.<\/p>\n

\u201cMeli\u00e1 Go Green has become so much more than a regular volunteer activity,\u201d said Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai General Manager Marc Selinger. \u201cOur team is making a tangible contribution to restoring northern Thailand\u2019s forests with the Doi Suthep Nature Center to help protect biodiversity and leave a positive environmental legacy for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tree-planting initiative forms part of Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s wider commitment to responsible tourism and community engagement<\/a>. Throughout the hotel, sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce environmental impact and support local people and culture.<\/p>\n

The hotel\u2019s 360-degree cuisine programme champions locally-sourced chemical-free, seasonal ingredients, and minimising food waste. The hotel works closely with farmers, universities and their students, and communities to encourage sustainability measures that make the food system more resilient.<\/p>\n

The GALLERY social enterprise in the hotel lobby showcases handcrafted products created by local artisans and community enterprises. The enterprise helps preserve traditional skills and generate sustainable incomes in communities in need.<\/p>\n

Together with Meli\u00e1 Go Green, these initiatives encapsulate the sustainability vision of the hotel\u2019s owner, Asset World Corporation (AWC), to create lasting environmental and social value.<\/p>\n

About Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts
\n<\/strong>Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts is the best-known international brand in the portfolio of the Meli\u00e1 Hotels International<\/a> company; it has more than 100 city and resort hotels in the main leisure and business destinations of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The brand offers exemplary meetings and events facilities in all important business cities as well as in exotic locations, catering to the ever-expanding conference and incentive travel market. As part of its innovation philosophy and new positioning, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts has reinvented itself to cater to every aspect of the guests\u2019 wellbeing. Unique experiences are created for guests and are defined by relaxation, quality time and personalised services. For a balanced lifestyle, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts instinctively understands the guests\u2019 needs and lifestyle expectations, which is an integral part of its redefined identity.<\/p>\n

About Meli\u00e1\u00a0Hotels International
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meli\u00e1 Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels<\/a> (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meli\u00e1, ME by Meli\u00e1, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts, The Meli\u00e1 Collection, INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1, Sol by Meli\u00e1, and Falcon\u2019s Resorts by Meli\u00e1, plus a wide portfolio of affiliated hotels under the \u201cAffiliated by Meli\u00e1\u201d network. The Group is one of the leading companies in resort hotels worldwide, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in Spain and Europe, according to the last S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (Silver Class). It also has ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal\u2019s list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world (and the leading travel company) and is the only Spanish travel company included in the list of \u201cEurope\u2019s Climate Leaders 2021\u201d by Financial Times. Meli\u00e1 Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market.<\/p>\n

About Asset World Corp Public Company Limited
\n<\/strong>Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand\u2019s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and a member of TCC Group, is redefining the country\u2019s landscape of hospitality, commercial workspaces, and iconic lifestyle destinations<\/a> with its diversified portfolio, strategically located in prime areas across the nation. Committed to creating new landmark projects that not only set new benchmarks for the industry but also strengthen Thailand\u2019s position as a global sustainable tourism destination, AWC collaborates with world-renowned partners, including Marriott International, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Nobu Hospitality, Okura Hotels, Banyan Tree, Meli\u00e1 Hotels International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Accor, and Hyatt, to deliver unforgettable experiences. Its portfolio features flagship commercial properties such as The Empire, Athenee Tower, Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, and Phenix, along with premier F&B destinations like \u2018EA\u2019 Rooftop at The Empire, offering world-class top cuisine. AWC is committed to delivering exceptional experiences while championing sustainability in every part of its operations to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders through initiatives under three key pillars of Better Planet, Better People, and Better Prosperity (3BETTERs), driving innovation and responsibility to inspire millions and elevate Thailand\u2019s tourism and real estate industry to new heights.<\/p>\n

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