This commitment to staff and social upliftment has led Soekershof to be certified by Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA).

The FTTSA certification Trademark is the first in the world to endorse fair and responsible tourism practice. It is awarded to tourism businesses that adhere to fair trade criteria, such as: fair wages and working conditions, fairness in operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits; ethical business practice; and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.

Tourism is now one of the largest employers in the world, accounting for 10.2% of the world's GDP and employing some 200 million people. It is a powerful industry that has the potential to create huge opportunities, as well as risks, for host countries.

FTTSA's mission, through the FTTSA Trademark, is to ensure that tourism does create opportunity, by boosting local economic development and promoting social well-being. And we know we are not alone. Two thirds of the globe's citizens now want companies to go beyond making profit and to contribute to broader societal goals. And some 70% of travelers think it is important that their travel benefits people living in the host destination through jobs and business opportunities.

FTTSA salutes Soekershof for its achievements, and hopes that you will feel proud to support an establishment that is developing and sustaining its wider community in turn.



Jennifer Seif
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa

Website creation & Maintenance: Robertson Valley Technologies
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Photo's: Pete Slingsby, Cape Town, SA,  www.themaps.co.za
            Stéphane Haesaert, Belgium,
            Soekershof Walkabout, Robertson