Global hospitality firm Banyan Group announced the launch of its celebratory programme 100 Journeys earlier today, 1st September.
100 Journeys encompasses a hundred days of global celebrations across the Group’s portfolio in the lead-up to the grand opening of its 100th property.
This milestone reflects three decades of growth and purpose-driven hospitality, from the Group’s first resort in Phuket to 100 resorts and hotels under 12 brands across 20 destinations, including its latest landmark, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore.
Deputy chief executive Ho Ren Yung declared: “As we celebrate the Grand Opening of our 100th property later in November, 100 Journeys reflects how far we’ve come and how we’ve grown. It’s a tribute to the communities that shaped us and a promise to continue creating meaningful, place-led experiences that stay with our guests long after the journey ends. The Banyan experience has always been rooted in care: for people, for place, and for purpose. It redefines the value of travel as something measured in the lasting connections formed and new perspectives gained.”
Commemorating the people and places instrumental to success
Honouring the people, places, and communities that have shaped Banyan Group’s portfolio over the years, the celebrations will culminate in a week-long festival at Mandai Rainforest Resort from 27th November to 3rd December.
The festival’s highlights include discovery trails, wellbeing sessions, and community activities.
Driven by Banyan Group’s commitment to stewardship and shared impact, and supported by the Group’s corporate partners, proceeds from the festival tickets will be matched 1:1 by Banyan Group and donated to the President’s Challenge, an annual initiative led by the President of Singapore to support local charities and social service organisations.
Celebrating the Banyan Group’s lasting impact
Slated from today until 9th December, 100 Journeys is a global celebration of shared stories, personal discoveries, and lasting impact shaped by guests, associates, and communities.
Each destination invites travellers to engage in authentic cultural exchanges, make personal discoveries, and experience how thoughtful hospitality supports local communities, with every property contributing to a larger narrative of respectful exploration and collective storytelling.
Across its portfolio of resorts and hotels, Banyan Group has curated 100 experiences that immerse travellers in the culture and character of each location.
Highlights include Tibetan black pottery-making at Banyan Tree Ringha, cooking local meals at Cassia Phuket, and practicing zen meditation at a temple near Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto. Guests may also explore ancient rock formations at Banyan Tree AlUla, stroll through Vietnam’s golden rice terraces at Garrya Mu Cang Chai, join bamboo rafting at Banyan Tree Yangshuo, or dive a sunken shipwreck in the Maldives at Dhawa Ihuru.
At Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, new nature and photography workshops celebrate Singapore’s biodiversity, while at Angsana Corfu, guided eco-walks through olive groves and historic trails invite guests to give back to nature through mindful conservation.
Each discovery is crafted to spark curiosity, deepen cultural understanding, and inspire personal reflection.
100 impacts of careful stewardship
Guided by the ethos of Embracing the Environment, Empowering People, Banyan Group integrates its business with natural and cultural heritage while building partnerships that create meaningful impact across its destinations.
These efforts come to life through the voices of associates and communities who embody and advance this mission.
In the Maldives, the refreshed Marine Lab engages guests in coral conservation and marine education.
In China, the Group supports bird conservation near Banyan Tree Suzhou, where more than 170 species now thrive.
On Bintan Island, over 5,800 sea turtles have been released since 2008, alongside guest-led rewilding tours.
The Group’s commitment extends beyond conservation. Initiatives include clean water access for villages near Banyan Tree Yangshuo, artisan collaborations through Banyan Tree Gallery, and youth mentorship via the Seedlings Programme, which equips young people with education and vocational skills.
Through the Stay for Good initiative, guests are also encouraged to participate in community engagement that honours culture and fosters meaningful exchange.
As seen through the world’s eyes
At the heart of 100 Journeys are the voices of guests, associates, and communities.
Through digital postcards and personal reflections, 100 Stories captures moments of transformation and connection that define the travel experience.
From today till 9th December, guests are invited to contribute their own stories to this growing library of memories.
A hundred submissions will be recognised with a US$100 Banyan Group e-gift card, and the top three storytellers will receive a complimentary three-day, two-night stay.
