A Hoi An beach resort with a sustainable development vision

Hoi An, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, welcomes a large number of domestic and international visitors each year. However, rapid tourism growth has also brought significant challenges from environmental pollution and plastic waste to the overexploitation of natural resources and impacts on local community life. In this context, sustainable tourism is no longer an optional addition but has become a necessary standard for resorts seeking to maintain their appeal and achieve long-term growth. Today’s travelers are not only looking for beautiful places to stay; they also seek meaningful experiences where they can contribute to environmental protection, cultural preservation, and local community support. As a result, Hoi An beach resorts that focus solely on luxury amenities while overlooking environmental responsibility will struggle to maintain their position in the long run.

Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort – A pioneer of the green resort model

Located along the Co Co River and close to Cua Dai Beach, Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort has made a clear impression with its sustainability-oriented operating strategy, embedded from the very early stages of design and construction.

Eco-friendly engineering & materials

The resort’s commitment to sustainability is evident even in its choice of construction materials. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks are used to enhance thermal insulation, reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering energy consumption. The VRV IV Hot Water system recovers waste heat from air-conditioning units to supply hot water, helping to save electricity and reduce emissions.

The resort’s swimming pools use a salt-ozone system instead of chemical chlorine, which is gentler on the skin and eyes while minimizing chemical impact on the environment. Information about these materials and systems is transparently shared on the resort’s sustainability page.

On-site supply chain & waste management

One of the resort’s standout features is its Caman Village organic herb garden, located within the property. This garden supplies fresh vegetables and herbs directly to the resort’s restaurants, reducing transportation, preserving freshness, and creating a meaningful connection between hospitality services and local agriculture.

In addition, the resort operates a Waste2Green system, which converts organic waste into compost within 24 hours significantly reducing landfill waste and transforming waste into a valuable resource for landscaping and on-site agricultural use.

All of these initiatives demonstrate that Silk Sense is not merely “green in appearance,” but truly green in operation from materials and engineering to management practices, supply chains, and waste treatment.

Local responsibility & social impact

Silk Sense not only focuses on environmental sustainability but also places strong emphasis on the local community. The resort prioritizes hiring staff from Hoi An and Quang Nam, partners with local farmers and handicraft suppliers, and actively participates in plastic reduction and environmental education initiatives. Silk Sense is also one of the pioneering resorts to take part in the conference “Reducing plastic waste in green tourism” organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association.

Such initiatives help spread the spirit of responsible tourism not only to guests, but also to local communities, businesses, and the broader tourism sector in Quang Nam. By operating under more than 70 dedicated sustainability criteria with clear commitments, the resort not only protects natural resources but also enhances the overall guest experience. When this model is implemented, its impact goes beyond a single resort setting new benchmarks for green, clean, and eco-friendly beach tourism in Hoi An and the Central Vietnam region.

> Read more: Silk Sense’s Journey toward sustainability

Toward becoming a “Green Destination – Sustainable Model” in Hoi An beach resort

Sharing the resort’s development direction for the coming period, Ms. Ha Thi Dieu Vien, General Manager of Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort, affirmed: “Silk Sense will continue to stay firmly committed to sustainable development, while also focusing on enhancing personalized experiences for each guest”. The philosophy of Silk Sense goes beyond minimizing environmental impact; it is about building a responsible tourism ecosystem where people, nature, and culture are harmoniously connected.

Entering a new era of hospitality, Silk Sense is accelerating the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in management, marketing, and guest services. Data gathered from guest stay behaviors and real-time feedback allows the resort to optimize personalized experiences from room selection and dining preferences to tailored activity recommendations for different guest groups. What makes Silk Sense distinctive is its ability to preserve the true “Hoi An spirit” rustic, warm, and sincere while seamlessly integrating modern technology to deliver a smart, convenient, and emotionally rich stay.

Silk Sense aims to become a “Green Destination- Sustainable Model” in Vietnam. The resort does not want guests to visit simply for a beautiful resort, but for a greener Hoi An, a living heritage that is sustainable, vibrant, and truly worth experiencing. Within this vision, Silk Sense aspires to be a companion to the local community, spreading a green lifestyle through every activity and every thoughtful detail of its services.

Today, Silk Sense is not just a place to stay, but a success story of tourism rooted in social responsibility. From pioneering the elimination of single-use plastics to collaborating with local farmers, the resort has transformed early challenges into distinctive strengths. In Vietnam’s green tourism era, Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort continues to affirm its pioneering role bridging local heritage with global trends, preserving cultural values while inspiring a new generation of travelers to stay, to feel, and to live more sustainably.

Every stay at Silk Sense is not merely a holiday, but a journey that contributes to spreading the spirit of responsible tourism toward a more beautiful Hoi An today and a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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