Hotels Boasting Bees are all The Buzz for World Bee Day (May 20)
Luxury hotels around the world have joined the bee-keeping community through implementing pollination programs, in-house apiaries and honeybee workshops
Luxury Travel
May 9, 2022
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Adare Manor | County Limerick, Ireland
In the spring of 2017, seven beehives were introduced to the gardener’s nursery at Adare Manor. Throughout spring, summer, and autumn, the property’s honeybees roam the estate foraging for nectar and gathering pollen on their back legs. The nectar and pollen they collect and bring back to the hive are used to create 100% pure Irish honey, which in turn, is utilized throughout the hotel’s decadent dining outlets, as well as sold on the property’s online boutique for guests all over the world to enjoy.
Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius | Trou d’Eau Douce, Mauritius
Tony, one of the resort’s Beach Villa butlers, is a passionate beekeeper. Few years ago, he contributed to the installation of the resort’s first bee-farm in a remote location at the hotel. Since then, more than 10 bee hives have been set up, and with his support, guests can sample the organic honey and learn about the process. Harvesting occurs twice a year, and the resort is working to make this activity more productive and sustainable.
