A new holiday concept has been launched by luxury hotel chain Ritz-Carlton.

The Give Back Getaways scheme allows vacationers to get involved in local ecological and humanitarian projects during their holidays, the Daily Telegraph reports.

For example, those staying in the chain’s luxury hotel in Berlin are given the opportunity to help out in the local Sonnenhof children’s hospital, as well as enjoying the city’s tourist hotspots.

Bruce Himelstein, vice president at Ritz-Carlton, commented: “All our hotels are involved in their own local projects.

“Now we’re giving our guests the chance to join us in some of the work we do.”

Sue Stephenson, who runs the programme, added: “The whole scheme has grown out of the interest guests have already shown in helping with local projects – they’ve already joined us informally in projects in New Orleans, Sarasota, Ellis Island and Alcatraz.”

Further information about the various Give Back Getaways on offer can be found at the luxury hotel group’s website, ritzcarlton.com.