Phuket, Thailand, March 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pullman Phuket Panwa Hotel was honored to be selected as the venue for the Royal Sea Turtle Release Ceremony, which took place on March 14, 2025. The event was held in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti and celebrated the protection of marine life, a cause deeply rooted in Thai culture and its values.

The royal sea turtle release ceremony underscored Thailand's commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and protecting endangered sea turtle populations. This prestigious event was an important milestone in raising public awareness of environmental protection in the region and beyond.

As part of the ceremony, a special sea turtle release took place, during which two green sea turtles were returned to their natural habitat. The turtles had been raised under the care of His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Maha Vajirottamangkura Sirivibulya Rajakumarn, who personally named them "Poseidon" (2 years and 6 months) and "Prommin" (3 years). With this remarkable event, the Pullman Phuket Panwa reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility – two pillars of its global philosophy. The perfect blend of natural beauty and modern design made the hotel an idyllic setting for this significant occasion.

Following the publication, the resort, in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Coastal Resources, organized a sustainability-themed tour in the lobby. The tour showcased various marine conservation initiatives, including a seagrass planting project, beach clean-up campaigns, a bamboo shark breeding station, and insights into the local dugong population near the hotel's shoreline. Furthermore, the resort proudly supported the Phuket Marine Biology Centre's dugong monitoring project, reaffirming its commitment to the protection of marine ecosystems.

To mark the release of sea turtles, our General Manager of the Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, Mr. Vincent Delsol, received the prestigious "Valuing the Sea More Than Life" award from the Ministry of Marine and Coastal Resources. This certificate recognizes his outstanding commitment, perseverance, and selfless dedication, which have significantly contributed to the protection of marine and coastal resources. All those attending the ceremony witnessed the release of several rehabilitated sea turtles into the waters off Phuket – a symbolic act to protect these majestic animals and their nesting grounds. The event aims to inspire individuals and communities worldwide to take an active role in marine conservation.

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