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Shinta Mani Foundation shows the way to responsible tourism in Cambodia
The future of tourism is responsible tourism, there is no other option. Keeping this in mind Shinta Mani Hotels and Resorts, a boutique property business in Siem Reap, Cambodia, inaugurated its sustainable organic farm in early 2000’s. The farm tested with Khmer crops, performed mindful seed selection and crop rotation in its 2-hectare land in Takos village. Shinta Mani trained villagers in ethical farming practices and encouraged healthy eating. Preceded by the success of the former, Shinta Mani Foundation, an arm of the Shinta Mani Hotels, is developing another organic farm of 4-hectare in Doun Ounn village. Organic tomatoes, okra, bok choy, zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, papaya, asparagus, morning glory, lettuce,…