Green Portfolio for Southern Africa
Diya Travel Consultants aims to support organisations that work towards fair trade, eco and sustainable tourism in Southern Africa. Below are some of the organisations which regulate the various aspects of sustainable tourism. Diya Travel aims to broaden it's portfolio more with time and will continue to make these available to you.
Fair Trade in Tourism SA (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation initiative that certifies tourism businesses for operating according to the principles of ‘fair trade’. FTTSA awards a special Trademark or label to qualifying businesses as a way of signifying their commitment to these principles (fair share, democracy, respect, reliability, transparency, sustainability) and related criteria, including fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing, fair operations, equitable distribution of benefits and respect for human rights, culture and environment. By electing to stay at or use the services of a FTTSA certified establishment, tourists can be assured that their travel benefits local communities and economies, and that the business is operated ethically and in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
