Events

Ubuntu Experiences is planning to attend a series of travel trade events from November 2015 onwards. Please keep an eye on this page for dates and locations.

Event Information:

  • Events

    Ubuntu Experiences is planning to attend a series of travel trade events from November 2015 onwards. Please keep an eye on this page for dates and locations.

    • Wed
      10
      Jan
      2024
      Sun
      14
      Jan
      2024
      Jaarbeurs Utrecht

      Dit jaar zal er weer eens een kleine delelgatie van Fair Trade Tourism bedrijven aanwezig zijn (zowel op de vakdag als op de consumentendagen). Als je Travelife Partner of Certified bent zijn dit de perfekte keuzes. Maak dus een afspraak of kom langs op het Zuid Afrika paviljoen en maak kennis met:

      Cape St Francis Resort, Oostkaap - Stand 07.ZZA03

      Website: www.capestfrancis.co.za

      Ghost Mountain Inn, KZN - Stand 07.ZZA12 (dit jaar nieuw gecertificeerd)

      Website: www.ghostmountaininn.co.za

      TFPD Transfrontier Parks Destinations, diverse lodges op verschillende locaties in ZA - Stand 07.ZZA11

      Website: www.tfpd.co.za

      Voor verdere vragen over Fair Trade Tourism en hoe je met FTT bedrijven kan samenwerken sta ik je graag te woord. Ik ben ook alle dagen aanwezig op de stand.

      Mvg, Emilie

    • Tue
      05
      Mar
      2024
      Thu
      07
      Mar
      2024

      Fair Trade Tourism exhibitors at ITB Berlin 2024

      Finding sustainable suppliers in destinations remains a challenge but there is movement in the right direction. If you are coming to ITB Berlin and would like to connect with sustainable suppliers from Africa then I have some great recommendations for you.

      Fair Trade Tourism exhibitors at ITB

      Did you know that Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certification is now active in African destinations like Zambia and (soon) Uganda? Several of the South African FTT companies will be coming to ITB:

      • Three Tree Hill Lodge in Kwa Zulu Natal and its wonderful Africa Safari Collective lodge partners can be found on the South Africa Tourism stand in Hall 20 - stand 201.

      • For responsible Big 5 experiences in the Eastern Cape consider Amakhala Game Reserve’s Safari Lodge. Also in Hall 20 - Stand 201 on the SAT stand.

      • Gansbaai-based Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises are the best choice for responsible shark cage diving and whale watching cruises. They also have an amazing marine volunteering program. Find them on the Nomad Africa stand in Hall 20 - stand 104.

      • Awardwinning Transfrontier Parks Destinations (TFPD) which manages favourites such as !Xaus Lodge in the Khalahari and Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge in the Drakensberg has got an exciting new property Piggs Peak Hotel in Eswatini. The Eswatini stand is also in Hall 20 – stand 301.

      For an overview of current FTT-certified businesses check the FTT website

      CBI Netherlands sustainable tourism market access program Uganda and Ethiopia

      The Dutch government is currently supporting sustainable tourism businesses in Uganda and Ethiopia. These DMCs specialise in adventure, culture and communities but also offer tailormade wildlife & conservation focused itineraries. Several are Travelife Partner/Certified.

      UGANDA

      ETHIOPIA

      For more information about these companies check the ITB brochure.

      Traditional African Homestays

      Last but not least, if South African homestays and community tourism are something that you would like include into trips then I can tell you more about a wonderful & award-winning initiative called Traditional African Homestays TAHS-SA. This is a growing network of villages throughout South Africa that can host your guests and uses tourism to uplift communities. Working with international tour operators is welcomed and there is a dedicated team of tourism professionals that manages B2B relationships. They will not be at ITB but I can tell you more.

      I hope these recommendations have triggered your interest? I will be based in Hall 20 moving between the stands mentioned above and am available for questions about FTT’s activities in Africa, CBI and the homestay network.

      If you have trouble reaching the businesses directly then do get in touch and I will connect you. Looking forward to seeing you at ITB!

      Emilie

    • Wed
      10
      Apr
      2024
      Fri
      12
      Apr
      2024
      CTICC Cape Town

      Meet Fair Trade Tourism at WTM Africa 2024

      Hall 1 - Stand Number S24

      Come and learn more about Africa’s homegrown responsible tourism scheme and meet its one-of-a-kind Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) “family” – a network of passionate, inspiring tourism leaders that have embraced the need to do tourism better and committed to Fair Trade Tourism principles.

      Developed in Africa, for Africa, Fair Trade Tourism provides a platform for like-minded tourism businesses to share their vision of the power of tourism to do good, tools to support businesses to implement Fair Trade Tourism and responsible tourism operations and management systems, and market access opportunities to benefit from the growing demand for tourism experiences that create better places to live, work, and visit.

      The Fair Trade Tourism logo is mark of best practice awarded through an independent audit and guarantees fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.

      Set up your meetings through WTM Connect or contact us via email.

      Lisa Scriven, General Manager:  info@fairtradetourism.org

      Emilie Hagedoorn, Sales Rep Europe: emilie@greenhearttourism.com

       

      Overview of companies on stand

    • Wed
      17
      Apr
      2024
      Piggs Peak Hotel Eswatini

      Inaugural conference  of  the Southern  African Chapter  of the International  Centre for  Responsible Tourism (ICRT) RTD17 : Responsible Tourism in Destinations 2024 Conference