We would like to welcome Rose Thomas to our panel of speakers about Food & Travel and the impact of this partnership on the local communities. The web conference will take place on Thursday 18th March at 1pm. Email [email protected] to register.
Rose Thomas, The Travel Foundation in Tobago
Since 2004, The Travel Foundation in Tobago has set up several projects demonstrating the positive impact that tourism can have on the local community and environment. They have been successfully limiting the negative impact of over-fishing due to increasing demand on supplies from tourism industry. They have also started an educational bee-keeping programme, which educates local school children and creates new jobs in local produce. (The Travel Foundation in Tobago)
Adopt a Farmer: tourism supports local agriculture
www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk
“The Adopt a Farmer project has been successful in forging greater relationships between farmers and hotels, decreasing the dependency on imported produce.
To date, twenty five farmers and their families supply hotels with over £26,000 worth of local produce. Farmers earn 30%-100% more for their produce, using the revenue to invest in more land and new crops. This increased income has improved the wellbeing of the farmers and their families.”
Join Rose and the rest of the panel on Thursday 18th March at 1pm to discuss Food & Travel. Email [email protected] to register.
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