Tourism Tattler May 2017 Edition

AFRICA’S SUSTAINABLE TOURISM GEMS
SPECIAL FEATURE
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SUPPORTING THE
2017
INTERNATIONAL YEAR
OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
FOR DEVELOPMENT
Fair Trade Tourism has partnered with Tourism Tattler in supporting the aims and aspirations of the
2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Through a series of editorial features published throughout this year, Tourism Tattler will be profiling a selection of
Fair Trade certified tourism businesses who meet, and in many cases exceed, sustainable tourism practices.
All Fair Trade Tourism certified properties, products and services have
met stringent criteria focusing on:
• Fair wages and working conditions
• Fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits
• Ethical business practices
• Respect for human rights, culture and the environment.
The Fair Trade Tourism Certified label is the mark of global best
practice in sustainable tourism across Africa.
By using Fair Trade certified members, travellers or members of the
travel trade, are assured that the tourism business which carries
this label has been assessed by an independent, third-party auditor,
adheres to the Fair Trade Tourism standard, which is recognised by
the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and is committed to fair,
responsible and sustainable tourism.
Selecting a Fair Trade Tourism-certified business also provides
assurance that local travel benefits communities and economies as
the business is operated ethically in a socially and environmentally
responsible manner.
Fair Trade Tourism also recognises like-minded certification
programmes in other African countries through mutual recognition
agreements with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label; Eco
Awards Namibia; Responsible Tourism Tanzania and Botswana’s
Ecotourism Certification Programme.
As a non-profit organisation, Fair Trade Tourism is considered the
leader in sustainable, responsible tourism in Africa. It grows awareness
about responsible tourism, assists tourism businesses to operate
more sustainably and facilitates the Fair Trade Tourism certification
programme in South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar.
Fair Trade Tourism certification is available for the following categories
of tourism businesses:
• Accommodation
• Tourism facilities (such as spas and conferencing),
• Food services (such as restaurants)
• Activities (such as day trips and tours)
• Attractions (such as museums or botanical gardens)
• Volunteer programmes.
View Africa’s Sustainable Tourism Gems already listed on the
UNWTO IYSTD2017 official website at:
www.tourism4development2017.org
The mark
of a good holiday
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