Corporate Social Responsibility
The Group is committed to employing the best environmental
and ecological practices in technology, equipment and
operational processes. The Group supports philanthropic
activities and a keen contributor to the conservation of
nature and of cultural heritage.
Eco-tourism has acquired a great significance in the recent
times as it has potential to bring about the economic
development of the local communities and also protect our
natural heritage. It has been designated as an industry and no
industry can survive without protecting and improving upon its
own product. Naturally, we at Leisure Group understand our
responsibility towards the rich natural heritage that we
market. In the last couple of years we have established
infrastructure that enables us to understand the impact of our
activities on the ecosystem around. Today, we are geared up to
tackle the problems and make our activities more eco-friendly.
We have realized that unless welfare of the local communities
is taken care of, the ecosystem around cannot be at peace and
hence we have adopted a number of strategies. They are as
follows:
- To support the local communities so as to reduce their
dependence on the forest:
- We are proud that our activities at The Corbett
Hideaway alone provide livelihood and support to more
than 250 families directly or indirectly.
- Training and capacity building programs for the local
unemployed youth viz. Nature Guide training.
- Providing an outlet for the marketing of the locally
made handicraft.
- To conserve Natural Resources:
- We are working on utilization of non- conventional
energy resources that have a direct bearing on the
economy of the local community.
- Controlling weed from invading the natural habitat
i.e. Lantana Bushes. This also helps conserving precious
wood.
- Recycling of bio-degradable waste and converting it
for positive uses.
- Recycling of liquid waste to stop contamination of
natural fresh water bodies.
- We are promoting Mahaseer conservation in its natural
habitat and also trying to enhance avian density which
would have a bearing on the overall bio-diversity of the
region.
- To promote Environmental awareness programs:
- Thousands of visitors have benefited from our
programs and interaction with naturalists to make them
environmentally conscious and motivated enough to
participate in conservation programs.
- We support local school groups in environmental
education activities.
- To support Wildlife Management:
- We welcome and provide infra-structural facilities
for workshops, symposia and conferences related to
wildlife conservation.
- We motivate forest personnel by way of rewards for
meritorious services.
- Provide tactical support in patrolling as and when
asked.
Memberships of National &
International Associations
Federation of Hotels & Restaurant Association of India
(FHRAI)
The apex Hospitality trade association of India, FHRAI provides
a constant interface between industry, political leadership,
policy formulation, academics and other stakeholders. FHRAI is
committed to adding value to hotel services and enhance
the quality of benefits to the members. They promote members
business nationally and internationally.
FHRAI keeps member hotels aware of the latest International and
national trends, news, best practices and statistics. Keeping
members updated on latest government circulars, notifications
and legal issues and helping members in building capacity in the
industry and develop Human resource potential for future
expansion.
Resort Condominiums International (RCI)
Resort Condominiums International, LLC (RCI) is the world’s
leading global provider of products and services to the
timeshare industry, with more than 3,700 affiliated resorts in
101 countries. Since its inception in 1974, RCI has arranged
exchange vacations for more than 60 million people worldwide.
RCI India Pvt Ltd was setup in Bangalore in August 1992. RCI
offers its members the widest choice of destinations.
Adventure Tour Operators Association Of India (ATOAOI)
The Adventure Tour Operators Association Of India has been
founded to promote adventure tourism in India and to create
awareness overseas about the potential of adventure tourism in
India.
The Aims and Objectives of the society are as follows:
- To promote national integration, international welfare
and goodwill
- To promote national integration, international welfare
and goodwill
- To institute chairs and fellowship in India.
- To conduct, seminars, group discussions, course of
studies, cultural meetings, to promote adventure tourism in
India.
The International Eco Tourism Society (TIES)
Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism
organization in the world dedicated to generating and
disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has
members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership
includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and
organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge
owners and managers, general development experts and
eco-tourists.
As a non-governmental organization, TIES is unique in its
efforts to provide guidelines and standards, training, technical
assistance, research and publications to foster sound ecotourism
development join the growing ranks of ecotourism professionals
who are working with the Society to make tourism a viable tool
for conservation, poverty alleviation, protection of culture and
bio-diversity, sustainable development and educational, as well
as enjoyable, travel.
Travel Operators for Tiger (TOFT)
This association is a campaign set up by a number of concerned
Indian focused Travel Operators in the UK who believe there is a
need for change in the way that nature and wildlife tourism is
developing in India.
Leisure Hotels Ltd is an active member of this association as a
ground handler & accommodation partner for its properties in
Corbett Park.
Dept. Of Tourism (Govt. of India)
The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the development
and promotion of Tourism in India.
- Formulating national policies and programs
- Coordinating and supplementing the efforts and activities
of various Central Government Agencies, State /Union
Territories Governments
- Catalyzing private investments
- Strengthening promotional and marketing efforts
- Providing trained manpower resources
- Developing infrastructure
- Conducting research and analysis
Leisure Hotels Ltd has a Dept. of Tourism (Govt. of India)
approval for 3 star hotels for some of its properties and is in
the process of getting a heritage status for The Naini Retreat.
It is amongst one of the only players in the state of
Uttaranchal for the same.
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is the National
body of the tourism industry. It has over 1100 members covering
all segments of Tourism Industry. Established in 1982, IATO
today has international acceptance, and linkages. It has close
connections and constant interaction with other Tourism
Associations in US, Nepal and Indonesia, where USTOA, NATO and
ASITA are its member bodies; and is increasing its international
networking with professional bodies for better facilitation to
the International traveler visiting not only India but the
entire Region.
Leisure Hotels Ltd is an Allied Member.
