Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West Launches ‘The Regenerative Stay,’ Inviting Guests to Become Active Contributors to Cambodia’s Coastal Renewal
A New Year booking initiative that transforms travel into tangible regeneration through mangrove restoration
(Kep, Cambodia, January 2025) To begin the year with purpose and impact, Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West unveils The Regenerative Stay, a year-long initiative that places regeneration at the heart of the travel experience. Designed to transform guests from passive visitors into active contributors, the campaign links every January booking directly to coastal restoration in Kep. For all 2026 bookings, Knai Bang Chatt will fund the planting of ten seedling mangroves, in partnership with Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) and with our local Mangrove community members. This simple but meaningful mechanism ensures that every stay contributes directly to the long-term health of Cambodia’s fragile coastal ecosystems. Each tree will offset about 308kg of CO₂ over a 25-year ‘growth life.’ In total, 10 trees will offset more than 7.7 tonnes of CO₂.
The Regenerative Stay reflects Knai Bang Chatt’s long-standing philosophy: that travel can actively restore environments, support local communities, and create positive impact beyond the guest experience. “Regeneration only works when people are invited to be part of it,” says Jef Moons, Founder of Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West. (Below) “With The Regenerative Stay, each booking becomes a tangible contribution to coastal renewal. It’s a way for guests to enjoy Kep while also supporting the ecosystems that make Kep so special.” Mangrove forests play a critical role in protecting Cambodia’s coastline, supporting marine biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience for coastal communities.
Through its ongoing partnership with Marine Conservation Cambodia, Knai Bang Chatt ensures that guest contributions support verified, on-the-ground conservation and restoration initiatives in the Kep region. The Regenerative Stay reinforces Knai Bang Chatt’s role as a pioneer of regenerative coastal travel in Southeast Asia. For bookings and media enquiries: www.kepwest.com/knaibangchatt info@kepwest.com
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