ACTIONS
- Continuous staff training
- Thematic courses
- Free English classes
- First aid training
- Familiarization trips
- Team Building and incentive
- University partner for internships
Responsible Travel
“Take only Memories, leave only Footprints” . Chief Seattle
Memories Travel holds responsibility and an ethical approach to travel at the heart of our priorities.
Responsible tourism by definition is tourism that minimizes negative social, economic and environmental impacts and generates greater economic benefits for local people.
We are glad to announce that we have started the Travelife accreditation process and have entered into the first stage of Travelife engagement with the aim of being a Travelife Partner within the next 3- 6 months. Therefore, a “Green Team” has been formed with representatives of the different departments in order to assess, create, prepare and monitor the sustainability policies of our DMC.
Memories Travel is a responsible DMC that is committed to reduce negative social and environmental impacts, while increasing the positive impact of tourism on local communities and economy. All stages of the business chain are being monitored and evaluated to comply with Sustainability standards but also the law and international values.
Memories Travel has committed itself to thrive and conduct business in a sustainable manner. It is important to the company to meet the need of the present without compromising the future by minimize negative social, environmental and economic impacts, whereas increasing the positive impact that tourism can have on local communities, local economy and also individuals. Sustainable practices and policies have been implemented in all parts of the business supply chain to improve the consumers experience but also those of employees and suppliers.
Office Policies
Memories Travel has committed all their employees to create a Sustainable working environment by minimizing the use of paper, introducing a strategic recycling program, banning plastic and reducing electricity.
Practices towards employees:
The company believes that its employees are their greatest assets and therefore, immense priority is given to creating the best working environment possible. Every single employee is treated equally and given the same chances and opportunities to grow in our company. The well-being and happiness of our employees is crucial for the success of Memories Travel.
Memories travel is dedicated towards Animal Welfare and assures that the company only works together with suppliers that treat their animal properly. It is crucial to support rehabilitation and conservation efforts in order to aid and highlight animal protection. Any signs of negative animal welfare will lead to a termination of the contract. Guides will be trained about correct animal welfare practices and customers educated about which excursions to avoid and which items not to purchase.
Sexual Exploitation and abuse of children is not tolerated by Memories Travel DMC. The company supports all laws which prevent and punish such crimes and expect that all staff, customers and partners refuse to take part in any form of sexual exploitation of children and report witnessed incidents or suspicions immediately. Breaching this policy can result in the termination of a contract. Memories Travel DMC is committed to providing information to clients and staff about the procedures and raising awareness about this issue. Furthermore trainings will be conducted for all the staff therefore they know their role and can communicate it properly with the customers. In addition Memories Travel works together as much as possible with accommodations, which support the protection of children. The Guidelines provided by Think Childsafe “Child welfare and the Travel industry: Global good practices and guidelines” are used by our company as a reference.
Memories Travel DMC ensures and supports the protection of the environment and of Biodiversity. Partner Accommodations are expected to limit the negative impact not only on local but also global biodiversity whenever it is feasible. In addition, the company promotes packages, excursions and activities which support the local environment and biodiversity.
The main priority of Memories Travel is to include Sustainability into the whole Supply Chain, which includes working with most Sustainable suppliers at the destination.
Memories Travel offers alternative sustainable transportation methods to their clients and educates them during their stay about the impacts of each alternative. Carbon offset measures such as planting trees are a priority to our company and included in our contracts.
Our company assures that we only work with sustainable accommodations, which have sufficient labor laws and policies against sexual abuse (ECPAT Code). Furthermore it is crucial that our accommodation suppliers work with locally produced ingredients and support local cultural activities.
Excursions are chosen with care, and before offering them to tourists they are evaluated on whether they are Sustainable and comply with the Standards set by Memories Travel. No harm is done to the environment, heritage, animals or social aspect. Suppliers with Sustainable excursions are given priority and those with great potential will receive aid and the resources of Memories Travel to reach the Sustainability standards of the company.
Memories Travel DMC ensures fair employment conditions, which are based on international best practice standards. Equal Qualification is the highest priority and discrimination is not tolerated at our company. Furthermore, guides receive trainings and information about Sustainability and how they are able to ensure quality experiences for our clients and advising the clients towards right sustainable choices.
The Destinations offered by Memories Travel have been selected based on specific criteria which concern safety, measuring carrying capacity and health, security. If Memories Travel has concerns regarding the environmental, planning and social issues the company will use its resources to work with local stakeholders, to improve the positive effect of tourism on local economy, social development and environment.
Consumer awareness is crucial to the Sustainability of our product; therefore clients are informed before, during and after their trip about sustainability principles and the effect of specific actions on the surrounding.
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