Philtech institute of arts and technology inc. Subject: trend and issues in hospitality
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Democracy Employees are entitled to participate in decisions that concern them. Respect Respect for human rights, culture and environment, which includes safe working conditions, gender equality, reduced consumption and protection of natural resources. Reliability Service delivery should be reliable and consistent, and basic safety and security for both host and visitor should be ensured. Transparency Ownership of business should be clearly defined, sharing of profits, benefits and losses must be transparent. Sustainability Increase knowledge through capacity building, share resources through partnerships, encourage the responsible use of resources and reduce leakage through local purchasing and employment. Source: Baobab –Fair Trade Tourism. Available at:http://www.baobabtravel.com/responsible_travel/fair_trade_tourism/ 4. Practices of Fair Trade in Tourism Below are some examples of fair trade practicesthat can be applied in tourism: Equitable consultation and negotiation taking into account the interests of local community stakeholders, including tourism enterprises, and indigenous residents not involved in tourism;; Transparent and accountable business operations through environmental and social audits; Employment of local resident and indigenous people to develop human potential; Training and development at local community level for managerial positions, if appropriate as part of a public, private and civil society partnership; Investors aware of and adhering to national, regional and local planning and environmental regulations; A fair price, negotiated in partnership with local suppliers;, Download 5.21 Mb. Share with your friends:
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