Travel and tourism is hailed as one of the world’s largest industries, but the increased movement of people puts a strain on communities and their environment. If sustainable tourism is the goal, responsible tourism is the process and attitude to achieve that goal. As an enthusiastic supporter of the TreadRight Foundation, Thompsons Travel takes...
Green Focus: Who We Support & What They Do
At Thompsons Travel, we take sustainable tourism to heart, and enthusiastically encourage business travel that employs environmentally friendly practices, protects cultural and natural heritage, and provides tangible social and economic benefits for local communities. “Sustainable tourism ecompasses more than the traditional definitions of environmentally friendly efforts,” says Chantal Kliche, Retail Manager of Thompsons Travel,...
10 Tips to Green Your Conference
Going green is more important today than ever before. As individuals, we have a responsibility to act. As corporates, it’s even more important that we take up the green charge and lead by example. Thompsons Travel strongly encourages and supports the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes sustainable travel. As one of South Africa’s leading corporate...