Sustainable tourism
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AITO - through its sustainable Tourism (ST) Committee encourages members to practice RT as they individually see appropriate. AITO believes that by advising, encouraging and assisting members on both the broader and more specific issues, we facilitate our membership to operate individually with an efficient an ST policy as possible.
As an Association we also take great pride in the fact that we regard ourselves as industry leaders in the practise of 'hands on' ST.
Through fundraising auctions and ST workshops held at the AITO Overseas Conferences over the past three years, we have supported a number of initiatives to improve the life and environment in various countries around the world. Click on the link to learn more...
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Reporting from AITO's Annual Conference in Marrakech
As part of AITO's commitment to 'giving something back' to our conference host countries and communities, we had some interesting RT activities organized for Marrakech and Morocco.
Click here for more information
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Cadiz Hawk & Eagle Conservation
Working to protect birds of prey and their habitats in Southern Spain.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Sipnara Handicrafts Development Centre in Galle, Sri Lanka
At AITO's conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in November 2003, delegates raised over £11,000 to provide a centre where the poorest women of the community could learn a craft and sell their wares, thus improving the living conditions for them and their families. Since January 2007, The National Crafts Council has been running a handicrafts development centre in Galle and, with the help of AITO members' funds, has successfully run training programmes in lace-making, rush & reed crafts, woodcarving, mask-making and other local crafts. Courses are now only offered when there are additional funds. Visitors are welcome at the NCC Sipnara Handicrafts Centre, situated near the Old Entrance Gate to Galle Fort.
CLICK HERE for more information about the Sipnara Centre.
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Sri Lanka School Cricket Equipment
At the AITO Conference in Sri Lanka AITO presented 4 sets of cricket kit to Sigiriya school. Some of the AITO delegates took the kits to the school personally and were overwhelmed by the reception. It was a not a school day but the children turned up en masse in immaculate school uniform, and danced and sang in celebration. Look out for the next generation of cricket heroes!
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Croatian Charity - Association Children First
Improving the quality of life of children from the poorest and most vulnerable sectors of the Zagreb community.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Donations to AITO members' RT Initiatives
Helping AITO companies to help the countries they love and know so well.
Click on the following for more information on:
The AITO Conference 2004
The AITO Conference 2005
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AITO and The Travel Foundation Initiative
Setting up a 'partnership' with the Sri Lankan travel industry for long-term substainable and responsible tourism.
CLICK HERE for more information
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AITO Tsunami Appeal
Raising funds for emergency relief and medium-term tourism related recovery projects in Sri Lanka.
CLICK HERE for more information
Download Donation Form here
Trees for Life project - CLICK HERE for more information
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