In view of the catastrophic bush fires happening across Australia, Echo Resorts in Sabah has pledged to donate 30% of their hotel booking proceeds booked online to the Wildlife Rescue Australia (WIRES).
Echo Resorts comprises Gayana Marine Resort and Bunga Raya Island Resort on Gaya Island and the newly opened Borneo Eagle Resort on Pulau Tiga in Sabah, East Malaysia. 30% of proceeds from all new bookings for Echo Resorts coming in from 7-31 January 2020 will be donated to WIRES. This is valid for stays booked till 30 June 2020 and applies only to bookings made through the official website: www.echoresorts.com . All proceeds from the online Echo Store selling made-in-Borneo products at the Resorts will also go towards WIRES.
WIRES is an organisation dedicated to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same. It has been estimated that half a billion animals have been killed in New South Wales alone with many more injured and homeless.
Gillian Tan, Echo Resorts Owner Representative, remarked, “We, at Echo Resorts, like everyone else around the world, are absolutely devastated at the loss of lives and animals caused by the raging fires in Australia. We hope that our proceeds will help in some way to contribute to the wildlife rescue efforts. Our hearts go out to Australia and we urge our guests to join us in this spirit of solidarity.”
ECHO is the acronym for Ecology, Culture, Hospitality and Ownership. The brand logo is represented by a tree of life, which symbolizes harmony with nature, our people, traditional culture and values. Formed in 2007, Echo Resorts is a family owned and run business driven by strong family values with interests ranging from hospitality, environmental conservation and wellness. Its first acquisition was the Gayana Marine Resort on Gaya Island off the Sabah coast in East Malaysia in 2007, followed by the Bunga Raya Island Resort in 2009 and Borneo Eagle Resort in 2018. The group also comprises the Green-Os (organic vegetable farm), Borneo Eco Fish(aquaculture), the Marine Ecology Research Centre; and the Bukit Harapan Home for disabled/autistic children and single mothers. Echo Resorts also owns Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Bespoke Hotel, Alu Alu Kitchen, Echo Adventures, Swiss Wellness Centre, Klinik Gayana and Gayana Pharma.
