Across continents and cultures, Relais & Châteaux’s passionate hoteliers and restaurateurs are proving that true hospitality extends far beyond luxurious stays and fine dining. Through schools, foundations, and community initiatives, they are shaping a more equitable world — one grounded in empathy, education, and shared growth.
At Relais & Châteaux properties throughout the world, owners engage deeply with their local communities — sharing knowledge, supporting education, and fighting inequality. This commitment reflects the Association’s 2024 partnership with UNESCO, reinforcing its guiding principle of “daily action for a more humane world.”
Ten standout properties exemplify this vision, showcasing how the art of living and social responsibility go hand in hand:
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SUJÁN Jawai, SUJÁN Sher Bagh & SUJÁN The Serai (India) – Founded by Anjali and Jaisal Singh, these camps reinvest tourism revenue into conservation and community upliftment, supporting 13 schools, over 20,000 patients through free healthcare, and numerous wildlife protection initiatives.
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Sol y Luna (Peru) – In the Sacred Valley, founder Marie-Hélène “Petit” Miribel channels hotel profits into a foundation supporting schools, children with disabilities, and scholarships for higher education.
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Casa Palopó (Guatemala) – Through Pintando el Cambio, owner Claudia Bosch empowers locals to transform homes into works of art, linking creativity with education, sustainability, and tourism revival.
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Twin Farms (USA) – Supporting MIB Agents Osteosarcoma, the Vermont resort funds cancer research and provides emotional and financial aid to young patients, led by co-founder Ann Graham.
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ol Donyo Lodge (Kenya) – On Maasai-owned land, the lodge sustains conservation and education projects benefiting over 900 community members, while planting 60,000 trees and feeding 14,000 children daily.
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Atrio Restaurante Hotel (Spain) – Founders José Polo and Toño Pérez use their Fundación Atrio Cáceres to promote music, culture, and heritage preservation in their historic hometown.
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Quinta Nova Winery House (Portugal) – The Bagos d’Ouro Foundation supports 220 children in the Douro Valley through education, mentoring, and inclusion initiatives.
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Royal Chundu – Luxury Zambezi Lodges (Zambia) – 100% locally staffed, the lodge’s foundation funds schools, music programs, and sustainable development projects in surrounding villages.
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Borgo dei Conti Resort (Italy) – The Babini family’s Place of Wonders Foundation preserves artisanal skills such as ceramics, textiles, and glasswork, keeping Italian craftsmanship alive for future generations.
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Ellerman House (South Africa) – The Harris family’s Click Learning NGO has helped 228,000 children improve literacy through digital programs, while annual ArtAngels auctions support its growth.
Through these and countless other initiatives, Relais & Châteaux members continue to embody a vision of hospitality grounded in respect, inclusion, and education — where every guest stay contributes to meaningful change.
