Surat Thani, Thailand, April 7, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Anurak Lodge, a nature-oriented eco-lodge with 19 rooms on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 impact report.

The report describes Anurak's progress towards regenerative tourism based on the "4Cs" conservation, community, culture and trade – a framework developed by the organization "The Long Run" to promote sustainable tourism.

The impact analysis shows how the lodge integrates sustainability into all aspects of its operations. A key milestone in 2025 was the year-long, continuous measurement of electricity, water, and waste consumption. The eco-lodge also retained its Travelife Gold certification, which confirms compliance with internationally recognized sustainability standards.

The report shows that Anurak Lodge has advanced its "Rainforest Rising" initiative and restored land for oil palm cultivation on the lodge grounds. Birds and insects prefer native plant species such as the black plum and the Burmese grapevine for earlier foraging and pollination. In 2025, guests of Anurak Lodge planted 30 native Cowa mangosteen trees as part of "Rainforest Rising".

Over the past 16 months, the lodge has expanded its gardens to include 18 different varieties of herbs and vegetables, allowing it to offer its guests fresh produce directly from the garden. The vegetables and herbs are fertilized with compost from a newly acquired HASS food waste composter. This machine processes 10 kg of kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost within 24 hours.

The involvement of local communities remains central to the business. Approximately 82% of the staff come from the region. The lodge invests in local development and offers ongoing training on topics such as regenerative tourism and environmental management. Furthermore, in 2025, Anurak Lodge supported five community initiatives, contributing to education, conservation, and local cultural activities in the surrounding villages.

George Newling-Ward, Lodge Manager, said: “We are encouraged by the progress made in 2025, particularly by building a solid foundation through measurement, staff involvement and alignment with the standards set by Travelife.”

Much remains to be done. “Challenges in the area of ​​soil health persist, particularly water retention and waste reduction, for example of plastic. We measure the effort and results of our regenerative measures, which helps us achieve our tourism goals,” said Newling-Ward.

Regenerative tourism aims to enhance and improve a place through tourism, not just to mitigate negative impacts (from 2026).

In Anurak Lodge plans to focus on improving soil moisture through drip irrigation and composting, expanding efforts to restore the forest, and deepening the engagement of guests and the local community.

Activities for guests of Anurak Lodge include guided forest walks, bamboo raft trips, cycling and relaxation in the eco-lodge, which offers spectacular mountain views.