Stay, benefit, and do good in Tainan. Far Eastern Group Shangri La accompanies you to explore the city

        The trend of sustainability is on the rise, and all accommodation operators are following suit with innovation. Far Eastern Group Shangri La, located in the center of Tainan and with a high housing rate, is a representative of responding to the needs of the times with practical actions. From energy-saving facilities to customer experience, from internal governance to deep cultivation of local culture, it not only redefines the connotation of high-end services, but also sets a new benchmark for sustainable accommodation.

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Sustainable strategy wins by surprise        

        Starting from January 1st this year, Taiwan's new carbon reduction system has been implemented, and accommodation operators will no longer actively provide disposable personal hygiene products. This has also allowed "sustainability" to move from a concept to daily life, becoming a new lifestyle movement that people can feel.

        In fact, even before the regulations were implemented, Shangri La Group had already developed the "Three S (Stay, Savour, Shine)" strategy based on its keen insight into trends, representing "Stay is Green" and creating a green living experience with Shangri La's sustainable hospitality approach; Savour Fun Life "aims to create a comprehensive experience of healthy and reassuring food, parent-child care, comfort, and other aspects, achieving a beneficial and interesting sustainable lifestyle; And 'Shine' to empower colleagues, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

        Tainan is a cultural and historical hub in Taiwan, with abundant local ingredients and natural resources. Under the guidance of the "Three S" strategy, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan combines its unique local advantages to innovate its accommodation, dining, and tourism services, promote green accommodation, and fulfill its commitment to coexist with the earth and benefit from the local environment.

        Moreover, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan strictly adheres to Shangri La's global ESG guidelines and local regulations, including conducting regular sustainability performance reviews and incorporating ESG results into KPI indicators; Establish a cross departmental ESG promotion committee led by senior executives to implement sustainable goals; And strengthen supply chain screening, encourage cooperative manufacturers to follow environmental protection and fair trade principles, and implement responsible procurement. During the process, despite facing the challenges of cultural transformation, the hotel continued to cultivate a sustainable awareness among frontline service and logistics partners through education and incentive systems, internalizing ESG as the core spirit of the team.

 

Carbon reduction accommodation doubles happiness

        1. Upgrade basic equipment to save energy and reduce consumption in accommodation

        With the popularization of sustainability awareness, young travelers and parent-child families have more expectations for the connection between environmental protection and culture. They are no longer just "accommodation consumers", but also hope to become "sustainable participants" and support brands with ideas through accommodation. This coincides with the thinking of Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan. In recent years, the hotel has actively upgraded its basic equipment, effectively reducing energy consumption through the use of LED energy-saving lighting, air conditioning systems, and water-saving devices, and gradually establishing mechanisms to assist passengers in adapting to emerging sustainable actions. For example, before the new system of "not actively providing disposable spare parts" is implemented, "reusable items" are designed first, and "green housing" options such as whether guests can change bed sheets and towels are provided, which are combined with channels such as the official website, booking website, and room content promotion to strengthen the concept and environmental benefits of the solution and attract more passengers to participate in carbon reduction actions.

        2. Carefully select seasonal fresh food, with both carbon reduction and delicious taste

        Given that the cuisine in restaurants has always been the biggest expectation of travelers, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan regards "eating locally and sustainably" as an important mission, strengthens ingredient management, implements kitchen waste reduction, and works closely with local farmers and friendly suppliers in Tainan to select seasonal and locally produced agricultural and fishery products, shorten the transportation distance of ingredients, reduce carbon footprint, and reduce plastic packaging to promote a green dining experience from origin to table, balancing deliciousness and environmental protection.

        At Far Eastern Group Caf é buffet restaurant, guests can enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables grown using natural farming methods, combined with creative dishes from Indian chefs, to taste the flavor of Tainan land in a foreign flavor. The cuisine of the Chinese restaurant Zuiyue Lou combines local ingredients with contemporary Chinese dishes such as Jiangnan, Sichuan cuisine, and local cuisine. Its signature dish, "Snow Vegetable Flower Carving Cichlid Fish Belly," features the friendly cultivation of Tainan milkfish, paired with hand pickled snow vegetables and flower carving wine, creating a warm and refreshing taste; The latest dish "Morel Mushroom Nanjing Sealed Chicken" is carefully selected from free range chickens in Tainan, cooked using the traditional Fujian "sealed chicken" method, and then fresh with Tainan Guanmiao pineapple. The "king of mushrooms" morel mushroom is added and boiled at low temperature, resulting in a thick and non greasy flavor... Tainan Far Eastern Group believes that cuisine is not only a pleasure for the taste buds, but also a dialogue between people, land, seasons, and culture. Through sustainable eating, the restaurant collaborates with farmers to create green value and practices sustainable living with tourists. 

        3. Slow travel, enjoy reading, and savor cultural feasts

        As an important base of the international chain Shangri La Hotel Group in southern Taiwan, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan has always adhered to the operating belief of "harmonious coexistence between people and the environment". Participating in local public welfare and cultural exchanges is the way for hotels and cities to coexist. In addition to implementing the "food saving concept" in the restaurant and staff canteen, the hotel also participates in disadvantaged meal delivery and public welfare projects to give back to society, and regularly collaborates with local schools to hold career experience and internship programs, cultivating the next generation of tourism talents. For tourists, hotels actively promote a low-carbon tourism model that combines culture and ecology, including providing free bicycle rental services, paired with local itinerary options such as historical site tours, salt fields, and wetland ecological explorations, allowing tourists not only to "see Tainan" but also to "walk into Tainan" and experience the charm of the city and the trajectory of Taiwan's history. Taking the recently launched "Midsummer Adventure" housing project as an example, the hotel has collaborated with four major cultural attractions in the area, including Chikan Tower, Yizai Jincheng, Anping Ancient Castle, and Anping Tree House. Visitors can choose to visit two of these attractions, enriching their accommodation experience and achieving the dual goals of cultural sustainability and low-carbon tourism.

 

Departing from Tainan, heading towards internationalization        

        The sustainable strength of Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan has been recognized with multiple accolades such as the Environmental Protection Administration's "Green Hotel Label" and the "GTS Green Travel Label" two star certification, inspiring the hotel to continue to cultivate and carry out more comprehensive sustainable actions.

        Firstly, in terms of environmental sustainability, the hotel will continue to upgrade its internal energy-saving facilities and resource recycling strategies, strengthen the efficiency of energy, water resources, and waste management, and provide more environmental protection solutions to increase opportunities for tourists to participate in green actions. At the societal level, actively participate in local public welfare, cultural promotion, and talent cultivation programs, and strive to become a part of urban sustainability development. For example, recently we collaborated with local illustrators to launch a Children's Day themed housing project, showcasing illustration works in public spaces to create a parent-child travel atmosphere, and extending it to summer activities and banquet halls to express gratitude to teachers, allowing art and culture to be integrated into important moments such as family stays or graduation. In terms of corporate governance, hotels strengthen their execution efficiency through performance evaluation and ensure transparency in various environmental measures, social responsibility actions, and operational decisions. In the future, they plan to work with more public departments, academic institutions, and tourism industry partners to jointly promote the sustainable upgrading of the overall tourism industry. At the same time, the hotel will also refine its green operation strategy through data review and customer feedback, hoping that every guest's stay can have a beautiful experience in a friendly environment, so that vacation is no longer just about relaxing the body and mind, but redefining the value of life. Welcome to experience the sustainable charm of Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Tainan, starting from Tainan and creating a happier future together.

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