Wild Glamping Knuckles, Wild Glamping Gal Oya & Mountbatten Bungalow Receive the Good Travel Seal Level 01 Certificate!

Wild Glamping Knuckles, Wild Glamping Gal Oya and Mountbatten Bungalow received the Good Travel Seal Level 01 Certification in recognition of their impactful sustainability efforts at the esteemed SME Sector Sustainable Certificate Awarding Ceremony – 2024 took place on May 29, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Memorial Conference Hall, which graced by the presence of Minister Harin Fernando, the Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka.

Sustainability has become an important aspect of a country’s tourism development. In light of this, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement to establish the National Sustainable Tourism Certificate Scheme (NSTCS) in Sri Lanka. This certification scheme promotes a more sustainable tourism sector in Sri Lanka, engaging all tourism stakeholders. Under this scheme, over 100 small and medium enterprises in the tourism industry were recently awarded. SLTDA organised the event in partnership with UNDP, NSTCS, Green Destinations, and the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN).

Wild Glamping Knuckles, a glamping site by Thema Collection, provides guests with a unique digital detox experience. Located near the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the property is a haven for endemic flora and fauna. To enhance the feeling of being in nature, the property uses no electricity, or Wi-Fi, making it the perfect place for a secluded and eco-friendly getaway.

Mountbatten Bungalow offers a peaceful and eco-friendly getaway close to the city. Known as the safe house of Lord Louis Mountbatten during World War II, this property is a heritage site worth conserving. The entire property immerses guests in a natural atmosphere just a few kilometres from Kandy.

Wild Glamping Gal Oya, a thematic and eco-friendly glamping site by Thema Collection, is located in Iginiyagala, Bibile. Designed to provide an authentic experience for guests, it is a one-of-a-kind property in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to experience the country’s indigenous culture. Notably, a significant portion of the employees are from the indigenous and local communities, and the majority of the food requirements are sourced locally. This approach ensures that the benefits are widely distributed among the

Our properties are deeply concerned about the environment and the local community. They fulfil 80 per cent of their food requirements through locally sourced resources and provide employment opportunities to the local community, benefiting them at the highest level. Additionally, each property has a backyard that provides fresh fruits and vegetables, making these properties self-sustaining.

Congratulations to both properties for achieving the Good Travel Seal Level 01 Certification and their continued commitment to sustainability in tourism.