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The Definitive Guide to the World’s TOP 100 Designers | Andrew Martin – Interior Design Review No. 24

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Designer: Bill Bensley. Company: BENSLEY, Bangkok and Bali. Specialising in the creation of hotels, resorts, private residences and palaces, in Asia and beyond. Current projects include a train filled resort in Thailand’s mountains, an opera inspired hotel in Hanoi and a new Sukhothai Hotel by the riverside in Bangkok. Recent work includes the Hotel de … Continued

Spas & Travels – Into The Wild | AsiaSpa Magazine

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Already a hidden oasis nestled deep within Cambodia’s South Cardamom National Park, Bensley Collection–Shinta Mani Wild earlier this year launched an all-natural spa perched high up in the trees. Khmer Tonics Spa features two treatment rooms amid dramatic natural boulders and a waterfall pool. Offerings include facials, scrubs, traditional Khmer massages and more using chemical-free … Continued

BECOME A WILDLIFE RANGER FOR THE DAY IN CAMBODIA | Get Lost Magazine

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Deep in the South Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia you can jump on the back of a motorbike with an armed ranger and help protect the rainforest and local wildlife. The initiative is a partnership between luxury tented camp experience Shinta Mani Wild and not-for-profit conservation organisation Wildlife Alliance. The camp was built with the sole … Continued

JUNGLE LUXE AT SHINTA MANI WILD | Get Lost Magazine

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Arriving at Shinta Mani Wild via a 400-metre zip line over the rushing Tmor Rung River is just the beginning. This luxury glamping site combines world-class design by Bill Bensley, impressive hospitality and excellent conservation chops to create a luxurious private sanctuary situated at the confluence of three Cambodian national parks: Kirirom, Boko and Cardamom.

9 sustainable lessons from architect and hotelier Bill Bensley | Condé Nast Traveller

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Bangkok-based architect, hotelier, landscape designer and passionate environmentalist, Bill Bensley, is the brains behind the design of more than 200 properties around the world. Here, he tells our sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman about his eco-focussed charity work, the importance of storytelling and why he thinks ‘greenwashing should carry a mandatory prison sentence’.

Escape with architect Bill Bensley | The Escape Artist Travel Podcast

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Today’s guest is internationally-acclaimed architect Bill Bensley. It’s very likely that at some point on your travels you’ve come across a hotel that was dreamt up by the innovative Bangkok-based hotel designer. Bill Bensley’s work spans over 200 resorts and hotels in more than 30 countries, and he is famous for his eclectic, extravagant and … Continued

How the Travel Industry Can Bounce Back More Sustainably | Architectural Digest

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We’ve all seen the articles about how sea turtles are thriving in Thailand and animals like deer and goats have reappeared in cities as people stayed home due to the coronavirus-related lockdowns and travel restrictions. Studies show that air pollution was significantly reduced during the lockdowns that affected much of the world. Carbon emissions are projected to be 7% … Continued

At home with Bill Bensley | EPICC Magazine

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BENSLEY’s Bangkok home is lovingly named Baan Botanica in tribute to the more than 15,000 species of plants growing in the gardens. There he and his husband, designer and horticulturist Jirachai Rengthong retreat from the bustle of the busy studio with their six Jack Russells, amidst exotic objects and mementoes from travels all around the … Continued

A New White Paper Explores How to Build Hotels More Sustainably | Architectural Digest

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According to Bensley, building sustainable hotels is not only better for the environment, but can also increase a hotel’s profits over time. Unfortunately, there’s a common misconception that building green is inherently more expensive and a lack of knowledge about the effects of construction on climate change. “Most project owners don’t realize that the construction … Continued