FTT's story is largely told through the stories of our members. They are the ones rolling up their sleeves and having transformative impacts where they operate – making tourism work for communities and the environment, and giving travelers a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful soul of Africa. These are their stories....
Sala Beach House Achieves FTT-Certified Status
Fair Trade Tourism is proud to welcome Sala Beach House, a boutique coastal retreat in Shaka’s Rock, KwaZulu-Natal, as the latest tourism business to achieve FTT Certification!
blog | news | 07/05/2025
Turaco Treetops Awarded FTT-Engaged
Turaco Treetops in Uganda's Kibale Forest has achieved Fair Trade Tourism-Engaged for its commitment to responsible tourism!
blog | news | 28/03/2025
FTT Unveils Initiative to Scale Up Across Africa
In a transformative step for Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, FTT is set to launch FTT-Engaged - an innovative new verification pathway designed to make responsible tourism more accessible to businesses across the continent.
blog | news | 17/03/2025
SATSA & FTT Unite to Champion Responsible Tourism
South Africa – 27 January 2025 – In an exciting start to the year, SATSA - the Voice of Inbound Tourism - and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) - the mark of a good holiday - have announced a strategic partnership to advance responsible tourism practices across South Africa!
blog | news | 27/01/2025
Acholi Homestay & Experience Earn "FTT-Engaged" Award
Acholi Homestay and Acholi Experience Earn "FTT-Engaged" Award, Showcasing Community-led Responsible Tourism in Uganda
blog | news | 27/01/2025
Adrift River Club and Lemala Wildwaters Lodge Lead the Way in Uganda’s Fair Trade Tourism Journey
Kampala, Uganda – 2 December 2024 – Adrift River Club and Lemala Wildwaters Lodge have become the first tourism businesses in Uganda to achieve a significant milestone in their Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) journey.
blog | news | 03/12/2024
Garden Route Gem is Now FTT-Certified!
In Toto Retreat – Garden Route has passed its audit for Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) Certification...
blog | news | 09/04/2024
Uganda Introduces Fair Trade Tourism Certification
In a landmark move towards promoting sustainable tourism practices, Uganda proudly announces the launch of Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) Certification in the country.
blog | news | 25/03/2024
Gwabi River Lodge Awarded FTT Certification
Gwabi River Lodge shows leadership in Zambia - tourism that benefits local people, the planet, and travellers!
blog | news | 29/02/2024
Stormsriver Adventures harnesses the power of nature!
Family-friendly eco-adventures powered by the sun in the indigenous forest wonderland of Tsitsikamma!
blog | news | 12/12/2023
Flatdogs Camp Pioneers Fair Trade Tourism Certification in Zambia!
"We could not be happier to become part of the FTT family!"
blog | news | 28/11/2023
Ghost Mountain Inn Awarded Fair Trade Tourism Certification!
"When work and meaning align, magic truly happens..."
blog | news | 16/11/2023
FTT & CBI Partner for Sustainable Tourism in Zambia!
Fair Trade Tourism and The Netherlands' CBI collaborate in support of sustainable tourism in Zambia!
blog | news | 28/04/2023
2023 Call to Action
FTT Calls for Action to Create More Resilient Tourism Economies
blog | news | 09/01/2023
That's a wrap - 2022 in FTT style! 😎
A few highlights from the year that was - one that reminded us in countless ways how much stronger we are together…
blog | news | 31/12/2022
Digitalisation & Tourism the Fair Trade Way
Fair Trade Tourism membership, support, certification applications, and audits now available through user-friendly online platform
blog | news | 28/07/2022
Plastic-free July 12 Months of the Year
FTT-Certified Businesses Share Their Year-round #PlasticFreeJuly Solutions
blog | news | 30/07/2021
Newsletter archive
Newsletters published by FTT in 2019 & 2020
blog | newsletters | 01/01/2021