How we obtained a 100% pass rate for fair trade in tourism

Friday, 26 January 2018 – 14:15 – 14:30

Is it important? What are the benefits? How has business benefited from this initiative? Kim will highlight how taking the decision to do sustainable business, with fair work policies and sustainable tourism practices, has grown her team’s morale and benefited business positively.

Kim Whitaker

Co-founder, Once Youth Hotels

Kim Whitaker is the co-founder of Once Youth Hotels in South Africa and has been in the youth travel industry since starting her first business a decade ago. Kim is passionate about innovation, uplifting local talent in areas where Once operates. She lives by the Once team ethos “Work hard, Play hard & Travel often.”

 About Once Youth Hotels

Once is defined and inspired by people. The inclusive and diverse Once A-team who are passionate about showcasing the beautiful cities they live in. The Once ethos has grown into a travel lifestyle and an authentic way of travel where you are invited to immerse yourself in African culture and have a Once in a lifetime travel experience.