Alappuzha, March 9,
2026 : On this International Women’s Day, Xandari Pearl Beach Resort highlights its impactful
collaboration of eight years with the women-led enterprise Kudumbashree. The
partnership reflects the brand’s guiding philosophy of the 3C’s — Community,
Collaboration, and Conservation — translating responsible tourism into
meaningful livelihood support for local women.
The collaboration began
in 2018. Over the past eight years, Xandari Pearl Beach Resort has worked closely with Kudumbashree
units, consistently sourcing
approximately 60 kg of traditional food products such as puttu podi, appam
podi, and ari podi every month. This steady sourcing model has evolved into a
structured livelihood support system, where tourism directly strengthens
women-led microenterprises across Kerala.
“Our eight-year partnership
with Kudumbashree reflects how we define responsible tourism, not as an
initiative, but as a long-term commitment embedded in our operations. By
prioritising local sourcing, we are creating consistent income opportunities
for women-led enterprises while ensuring that the benefits of tourism remain
within the community,” said Arvind Gangadharan, Chief Xperience Officer,
Xandari Resorts.
“Xandari Pearl Resorts
has consistently contributed to our income through this collaboration. Due care
has been taken by one and all in the production centers in executing every
purchase order. We value this continued association and look forward to
strengthening it further,” added Anuradha, a representative of Kudumbashree.
Together, Xandari
Resorts and Kudumbashree have shown that when hospitality and grassroots
enterprise align, the impact extends far beyond business, strengthening
families, communities, and local economies. As the partnership enters its
eighth year, Xandari Pearl reaffirms its commitment to expanding local sourcing
initiatives and deepening its engagement with women-led enterprises in the
region.
About Xandari Resorts
Xandari Resorts, a unit
of The Muthoot Group, is a boutique collection of luxury resorts built around
immersive travel experiences that celebrate nature, culture, and responsible
tourism. Guided by the principles of community, collaboration, and
conservation, the brand focuses on creating meaningful connections between
travellers and the destinations they explore, while supporting local ecosystems
and communities.
In India, Xandari Pearl
Beach Resort sits along the shores of Marari Beach, while Cardamom County by
Xandari offers cottage-style stays near the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Xandari
Riverscapes operates a fleet of traditional kettuvallam houseboats recognised
with Gold Star and Green Palm ratings by Kerala Tourism. Internationally,
Xandari Resort & Spa is set within a private rainforest in Costa Rica.
Across its resorts, Xandari continues to deliver sustainable hospitality experiences
that blend authentic local character with thoughtful design and warm service
for travellers.
Official
Website: www.xandari.com
Media Contact:
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Karthika B K – karthika.b@xandari.com
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