The custom-designed electric vehicle, made in collaboration with Sunreef Yachts, was created to help protect the biodiversity of East Africa and foster more sustainable tourism.

The one-of-a-kind design was based on a classic Land Rover Defender.

in 2014 Yvette presented the Sustainable Communities Award to Shangri-La Villingili in the Maldives for ongoing contributions and involvement in their local community.

Hospitality industry consultancy Craft House, Energy Resources Management and Eventique are organising a seminar on how sustainability and corporate social responsibility will play a greater role in the meetings, incentives and corporate events industry. ‘Green Meetings: From Buzz to Industry Requirement’ will be held

For those of you who know me, you're aware sustainable tourism is one of my passions. The sustainable communities award is given each year to a hotel demonstrating principles in sustainability which, I firmly believe, are essential to responsible business practices in hospitality moving forward.  

Yvette Jong, Founder and Director of Craft House, was interviewed by HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry, on the topic of sustainable practices in hotels across the world.