Eight camps in Tanzania, all part of Asilia’s offering, have been recognised by Responsible Tourism Tanzania (RTTZ) and Fair Trade Tourism’s mutual recognition initiative. The initiative recognises best practice in local responsible tourism.
The camps are Sayari; Oliver’s; Little Oliver’s; Namiri; Dunia; Kimondo; Olakira and Ubuntu.
“We are immensely proud of this achievement,” says Asilia’s Positive Impact Co-ordinator, Clarissa Hughes. “It means that our efforts are not only recognised nationally but also internationally, on a level that is understood across the board.”
“By working with partners like RTTZ across Africa, Fair Trade Tourism is providing valuable market access to mutually recognised businesses through its network of approved international inbound and outbound tour operators and its Fair Trade Holiday packages,” says the organisation’s Managing Director, Nivashnee Naidoo. “We are delighted that Asilia’s eight camps can now be added to these itineraries.”
“RTTZ is delighted to see Asilia once again leading the way in responsible tourism practices in East Africa,” said Damian Bell, Director of RTTZ. “The partnership with Fair Trade Tourism will enhance the work of RTTZ in supporting and encouraging the development of sustainable tourism, and help to strengthen the economic and business foundation of the Tanzanian tourism industry,” he said.
