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GSTC appoint Jeppe Klockareson as Country Representative in Sweden

February 23, 2018 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announces the appointment of Jeppe Klockareson as its Country Representative in Sweden.

“Jeppe Klockareson is uniquely qualified based on his long and deep experience in – and contribution to – sustainable tourism in Sweden,” says GSTC CEO Randy Durband. “With increasing engagement and new members in Sweden, such as Region Västerbotten and others, we are delighted to have Jeppe to represent GSTC in Sweden.”

“Sweden is often perceived as a pioneer and front-runner when it comes to sustainability, which is something we take pride in,” says Jeppe Klockareson. “But when it comes to tourism, things are moving slowly and we can do so much better – both nationally (inbound and domestic tourism) and internationally (outbound tourism). The GSTC provides proven and recognized tools and trainings which can really help Sweden as a destination, to push forward and get further engagement in terms of sustainable tourism development.”

Back in April, 2017, Jeppe attended the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program in Athens, Greece and now wants to bring these trainings to Sweden. It is also imperative to convince more regions and destinations around Sweden to embrace the GSTC Destination Criteria, in order to develop more destinations in a sustainable way, similar to what’s happening globally.

Jeppe adds, “I’m quite surprised to not see more of the same in Sweden, given the fact that there has been and still is, numerous projects on a destination level, that focus on sustainable tourism destination development. The GSTC Destination Criteria is there with a proven international record, so why aren’t we using this method more over here? Instead of reinventing the wheel continuously, we can use a fully functional one and do it according to international standards.”

“My ambition is to drive this engagement at a national level and work with educations, certifications, national and regional tourism organizations and the travel trade, to showcase what the GSTC can provide,” adds Klockareson.

Read more about the appointment here and find out more about GSTC’s Role in Sustainable Tourism here.

Fair Travel is no longer representing Discover Dominica

October 23, 2017 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Fair Travel is no longer representing Discover Dominica

Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean back in September, Discover Dominica, through their representative in Germany, has decided to terminate the cooperation with immediate effect.

“It saddens me to see the devastation of Hurricane Maria and the effects of it on the beautiful island of Dominica. I can only hope that the island bounce back sooner than later as it needs its visitors, and the visitors needs Dominica. We’ve made some good progress in the short cooperation we’ve had so far and I certainly hope that this is only a momentary halt in our cooperation. Bless Dominica and its people.”

Jeppe Klockareson, Fair Travel

Although Fair Travel is no longer representing the destination of Dominica, you can still use the services of Wilderness Explorers to book your clients adventures in Dominica, for 2018.

Fair Travel represents Selva Bananito Eco Lodge

June 9, 2017 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Fair Travel is now representing Selva Bananito Eco Lodge from Costa Rica, in the Nordic region!

Fair Travel has reached an agreement with Selva Bananito Eco Lodge to represent and market their lodge in the Nordic region, starting on June 1st 2017. Fair Travel is excited to announce this new partner, to add yet another passionate advocate of sustainability and responsibility in tourism.

“During the Travel Excellence famtrip to Costa Rica in 2016, I had the pleasure to get introduced to and visit Selva Bananito Eco Lodge on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Immediately upon arrival I knew that this was a special place that I was going to enjoy. During the two nights we stayed there I experienced genuine and original ecotourism where Nature was right in my face, and I say this with love. With open window cabins and activities like horseback riding and white water hiking, we got to witness Nature up close and with passion. I especially remember a sign saying, “Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time.” That’s what this place is all about. A beautiful and original ecolodge where you feel at home if you love Nature!” – Jeppe Klockareson, Owner & Founder at Fair Travel

At Selva Bananito in Costa Rica, guests will experience a once in a lifetime nature and adventure experience in a pristine and natural setting, while being part of their conservation projects. Protecting the natural resources and providing an income for local communities are important key elements for sustainability. Apart from lodging in beautiful cabins and delicious home-style meals you have the offer of a variety of tours like jungle overnights, hiking in the primary forests, waterfall and canopy observation tours with abseiling, incredible birdwatching, horseback riding or why not just relaxing in a hammock…Welcome to paradise!

Fair Travel represents Dominica in the Nordics

September 8, 2016 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Fair Travel is to represent and market the destination of Dominica, the Nature Island, in the Nordic region!

Fair Travel has reached an agreement with Tropical Consult/Germany to represent and market Discover Dominica in the Nordic region, starting on the 1st September 2016. It is with excitement that Fair Travel dive into this challenge to represent a destination, and yet another place that we hold close to our heart.

“I had the pleasure to visit Dominica in December 2014 and experienced this wonderful place. It’s obvious that sustainability is high on the agenda in the development of tourism on the island. I was really touched by the hospitality and joint “community-feeling” that surrounded the island, where I didn’t just feel like another guest, but almost like I was part of the community. I was devastated to hear about the disaster that struck the island and area with Hurricane Erica in 2015 and it feels very natural to now help reestablish Dominica on the travelers map. It is a beutiful place with so much to offer in terms of both nature and culture.” – Jeppe Klockareson, Owner & Founder at Fair Travel

Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a, and not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is a haven for adventure travelers seeking a unique experience that includes: hiking and adventure, cultural events/festivals, diving and water sports, whale/dolphin watching and canyoning adventures. Two thirds of the island are covered by tropical rainforest and it’ was one of the first destinations benchmarked by Green Globe for ecotourism. Dominica has promoted sustainable tourism since the beginning and the island has been awarded as one of the 10 best ethical destinations for the 2nd time by Ethical Traveler. In Kalinago Territory, the northeast of the island, live the Kalinago – the indigenous people of Dominica.

The objectives are to increase the awareness level in the Nordic market with an increase in visitor numbers. We hope to organize press trips, attend road shows and expos, and a few other interesting things. Keep an eye out for Dominica!

Tropic receives National Geographic World Legacy Award

March 17, 2015 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Fair Travel partner and represented company, Tropic Journeys in Nature (Tropic) from Ecuador, walked away from ITB Berlin in March as one of five winners in the 2015 National Geographic World Legacy Award.

Jascivan Carvalho, innovative entrepreneur and owner, accepted the award on behalf of Tropic that submitted its vision and strategy and results in the Engaging Communities category. A pioneer in community-based tourism in Ecuador, Tropic started working 20 years ago in the remote Ecuadorean Amazon with the indigenous Huaorani people. Today, Huaorani Ecolodge is operated by Huaorani community members who set their own wages and manage the day-to-day business, sharing the skills they have learned with other Huaorani indigenous communities. Tropic is now continuing its successful community-based tourism model on Floreana Island in the Galápagos.

The Engaging Communities award recognizes direct and tangible economic and social benefits that improve local livelihoods, including training and capacity building, fair wages and benefits, community development, health care and education.

Fair Travel is proud and happy for this amazing achievement of Tropic! Congratulations!

Meet our partners at ITB

February 27, 2015 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Another ITB expo in Berlin is coming up and when the doors swing open on Wednesday next week at the Messe Berlin for the 49th edition of the event, you will meet with providers from over 180 countries.

Fair Travel partners The Blue Yonder, EcoTraining, Tropic Journeys in Nature and Wilderness Explorers will be present. Should you wish to meet with them to hear more about the exciting news that they have to share, please be quick and make an appointment right away. Read more about each partner below and send a meeting request here and we’ll do what we can to set up a meeting for you!

See you all in Berlin at “The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show”!

Tropic selected as Finalist in NG World Legacy Awards!

February 26, 2015 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Represented company Tropic Journeys in Nature from Ecuador has been selected as Finalists in the New National Geographic Society 2014 World Legacy Awards, where the winners will be announced at the ITB Berlin expo next week.

The five award categories are: Earth Changers – Recognizing cutting edge leadership in environmentally friendly business practices; Sense of Place – Recognizing excellence in enhancing cultural authenticity; Conserving the Natural World – Recognizing outstanding support for the preservation of nature; Engaging Communities – Recognizing economic and social benefits that improve local livelihoods; and Destination Leadership – Including protection of cultural and natural heritage and educating travelers on responsible tourism.

Tropic was selected in the Engaging Communities Category of the National Geographic Travel World Legacy Awards targeting the three pillars of sustainable tourism: environmentally friendly operations, protection of natural and cultural heritage and support for the well-being of local communities. Tropic engages communities, recognizes direct and tangible economic and social benefits that improve local livelihoods, including training and capacity building, fair wages and benefits, community development, health care and education.

The World Legacy Awards is a new initiative of the National Geographic Society, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious non-profit scientific, educational, and travel organizations, reaches more than 60 million people worldwide, in partnership with ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel gathering. The awards honor the companies, destinations and organizations that are driving the positive transformation of the global tourism industry, showcasing leaders and visionaries in sustainable tourism best practices and sharing their stories with millions of travelers. Being selected as a Finalist by National Geographic’s panel of international expert judges is no small achievement. More than 150 Award entries were received from 56 countries on six continents.

Tropic also recently announced a new venture related to their work with local communities creating libraries for children in two diverse and remote communities that visitors may engage with while exploring Ecuador – Two libraries will be established in Ecuador’s Amazon jungle for children of the Huaorani, an indigenous people that until 1956 had no contact with the outside world. A third library will serve the Floreana Island community in the Galapagos. To help facilitate the creation of an inventory of books, Tropic is teaming up with Pack for a Purpose, a nonprofit organization that suggests to travelers what kinds of supplies will be meaningful to bring to villages and communities they plan to visit.

Fair Travel is proud of its partnership with Tropic and hope that next weeks announcement will provide them with a much deserved win for their hard work!

Guyana in Swedish media

February 5, 2015 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Guyana and Fair Travel partner, Wilderness Explorers has gotten nice recognition in Swedish media recently with two intriguing articles about this forgotten corner of South America. Journalist Henrik Brandão Jönsson and photographer Anders Kristensson visited Guyana in September 2014 with one article in Swedish travel magazine Vagabond and another one in Swedish nature and environment magazine Sveriges Natur as a result.

Both articles follow in the footsteps of Swedish Naturalist and Adventurer, Jan Lindblad during his adventures in the Guyana jungle during the Sixties and Seventies and tell the tale of the current state of this fragile and relatively untouched ecosystem. Guyana is certainly a very small tourist destination and has therefore been left untouched but at the same time it is facing threat from logging companies and other international organizations that see the financial value of the resources that lies hidden in the heart of the jungle.

Guyana needs more tourists and attention in order to highlight the threat it is under and hopefully these articles can help to achieve this. Read more about Wilderness Explorers and magazines Vagabond and Sveriges Natur on their individual sites.

M/V Origin – Ecoventura’s newest member

January 1, 2015 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Ecoventura announces the arrival of MV Origin in the Galapagos Islands in early 2016. A Premium Class vessel with Understated Luxury Redefined. She will be the newest and most comfortable 20 passenger yacht operating in Galapagos. The vessel will be owned by Ecoventura, a leader in social and environmental responsibility with over two decades of experience in sustainable tourism.

Origin will combine modern sophistication and a high level of comfort and service, with quality guided land excursions in small groups, gastronomical experiences, exciting physical activities and a dose of intellectual science providing guests a life enriching experience.

Find out more about Ecoventura here and read more about MV Origin on its dedicated website here.

Meet Tropic at TMLA2014

August 12, 2014 By Jeppe Leave a Comment

Jascivan Carvalho, owner of the Quito-headquartered award-winning ecotourism company, Tropic will be represented at the TMLA2014 Expo in Salta, Argentina, on the 17th-19th September 2014. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with owner Jascivan Carvalho as there are some important news to be shared!

This year Tropic is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a leading ecotourism operator in Ecuador. Over two decades they’ve achieved over 10 international awards as well as multiple media features about their unique ventures in different regions of Ecuador.

In this celebratory year, Tropic is pleased to report that in addition to developments in the Ecuadorian Amazon with the Huaorani Ecolodge and an upgraded Nenkepare Campsite and Research Center, proceedings with plans in the Galapagos on Floreana Island to expand the reach of the Floreana Lava Lodge through island hopping programs are ongoing. Tropic is also establishing a full-time office and staff in Puerto Ayora to assist with operations and logistics. Also, the newest addition to the expeditions family will be the first lodge-to-lodge trek in the Andes of Ecuador.

Last but not least, the most important decision made during this anniversary. Tropic is completely revamping and enhancing their business structure, system implementation, and B2B website to create a fresh approach that underscores the importance of the expanded DMC services and unique sustainable programs!

Lots to share, so make sure you request an appointment with Jasci at Travel Mart Latin America to see what a perfect match Tropic can be in support of your own programs!

Fair Travel represents Tropic in the Nordic market and you can find out more about Tropic Journeys in Nature here.