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In early August, the Kep West and Knai Bang Chatt teams took part in a hands-on sustainability training led by longtime partner Ecolab, focused on eco-responsible housekeeping and F&B operations.

Just a few kilometres from Kampot, between pepper plantations and karst hills, a stretch of water carries a name that is both intriguing and misleading: the Secret Lake. Far from being a simple scenic spot, this man-made body of water holds the memory of a dark period in Cambodian history. Today, Kep West's Discovery Center runs kayak trips here, gliding silently between drowned trees and water lilies, through one of the most striking landscapes in the province.

Jef Moons is a man with a vision: sustainable coastal tourism that also preserves the culture and environment of a region where he has...