CGH Earth (formerly the Casino Group of hotels) was founded by Dominic Joseph Kuruvinakunnel on the harbour island of Willingdon, in Cochin, Kerala. What started out in 1957 as the Casino Restaurant, catering to the dock workers and commuters of Willingdon Island, evolved into the familiar Casino Hotel. And eventually into The Casino Group of Hotels Today, the Group is called CGH Earth and covers seven diverse destinations that capture the many moods of Kerala and the Lakshwadeep Islands.
Operated with all the warmth of a family owned and operated concern. Under the personal management of Dominic's six sons, the group shares a deep commitment towards responsible tourism. We believe we are, by our very presence, obliged to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage and natural environment of any place we invite you to experience.
We believe this attitude will be evident in Coconut Lagoon, Spice Village, The Marari Beach, The Brunton Boatyard, Spice Coast Cruises, Bangaram Island Resort, The Kalari Kovilakom and the Casino Hotel. So welcome. Enjoy and experience the sense of the authenticity and value that we have always strived to bring, to the business of leisure travel.
The earth is a fragile and precious thing. And today, there is a heartening awareness of this simple fact. Perhaps there has never been a time in human history when the interconnectedness of all life has been more apparent. More importantly, we are realising that we are inseparable from our environment, part of the dance of nature, as chained to its cause and effect as the smallest sparrow.
Equally there has never been a time when the environment has been under greater threat. Overconstruction and the runaway destruction of the habitats threaten the survival of whole ecosystems. Entire species are being lost forever and alongside, the cultural scaffolding of the people who coexist with them.
At CGH Earth, we believe that these are issues that modern tourism must squarely confront. Sensitive tourism does not mean restrictions, or having to constantly watch yourself and what you do. In fact our experience shows that ecological and cultural sensitivity can become a part of the experience itself, making it all the more enjoyable.
At a CGH property it is the unique spirit of Kerala that rules. And if you are looking for luxury, look for it in impeccable service, in a friendly smile that comes from the heartand, and most of all in the quality of your experience.