Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable tourism development.
FTTSA awards the use of special label to qualifying businesses as a way of signifying their commitment to Fair Trade 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 an FTTSA-certified establishment, tourists are assured that their travel benefits local communities and economies, and that the business is operated ethically and in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
| Sub-Category |
Private Sector
|
| Standard for |
tourism businesses
|
| Focus |
ethically, socially and environmentally responsible tourism management
|
| Structure |
FFTSA's assors conduct on-site evaluation to verify self-assessment information by the entity to be certified.
|
| Conformity Requirements |
The following 13 business operation areas are assessed:
- Legal and General
- Labour Standards
- Human Resource Practice
- Skills Development
- Employment Equity
- Ownership and Control
- Procurement
- Community Investment and Interaction
- Environmental Management
- Health and Safety
- Quality and Reliability
- Workplace Culture
- HIV/Aids and Related Issues
|
| Auditing System |
|
| Geographic Focus |
South Africa
|
| Website |
http://www.fairtourismsa.org.za/
|