FTTSA Annual Report 2006/7

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Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) encourages and publicises fair and responsible business practice by South African tourism establishments.

We do this through the FTTSA Trademark, an independent symbol of fairness in the tourism industry. The Trademark is awarded to tourism establishments that meet stringent criteria.

• Fair wages and working conditions, fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits.
• Ethical business practice
• Respect for human rights, culture and the environment

• FTTSA's vision is for a fair, participatory and sustainable tourism industry in South Africa.

• FTTSA's mission is to facilitate the integration of Fair Trade in Tourism principles and criteria into South African tourism so that the industry is more sustainable.

• FAIR SHARE
• DEMOCRACY
• RESPECT
• RELIABILITY
• TRANSPARENCY
• SUSTAINABILITY

The Six Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) Principles

FAIR SHARE:
All participants involved in a tourism activity should get their fair share of the income, in direct proportion to their contribution to the activity.

DEMOCRACY:
All participants involved in a tourism activity should have the right and opportunity to participate in decisions that concern them.

RESPECT:
Both host and visitor should have respect for human rights, culture and environment.
This includes:

• Safe working conditions and practices
• Protection of young workers
• Promoting gender equality
• Understanding and tolerance of socio-cultural norms
• Conservation of the environment
• HIV / AIDS awareness

RELIABILITY:
The services delivered to tourists should be reliable and consistent. Basic safety and security should also be ensured by host and visitor.

TRANSPARENCY:
Tourism businesses should establish mechanisms of accountability.
This includes:

• Ownership of tourism businesses must be clearly defined
• Employees and other participants should be able to access information that concerns them
• Sharing of profits, benefits and losses must be transparent

SUSTAINABILITY:
The tourism businesses should strive to be sustainable.
This includes:

• Increased knowledge through capacity building
• Improved use of available resources through networking and partnerships
• Economic viability through responsible use of resources
• Reduction of leakage through local purchasing and employment
• Support to historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs

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Masa Damane Junior Development Officer	Lynette Ekland Executive PA	Katarina Johansson Marketing Advisor	Adéle Rademan Administrative Assistan
Lisa Scriven Certification Manager	Jen Smith Project Management Intern	Carolin Stamm Panel Secretary	Khaya Thwala Marketing Intern
Loes Weijers Marketing Intern

Board of Directors

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Percy Mkhosi Chairman	Saliem Fakir Deputy-Chairman	Des Mahony	Ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill
Jennifer Seif Executive Director	Dr. Patrick Matlou

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