TRAVELIFE TRAINING

At Fair Tourism, we believe tourism should create a positive impact — for communities, businesses, and destinations alike. That is why we developed the Travelife Training: Protecting Human Rights in Village Tourism, a practical and structured programme designed to strengthen ethical and sustainable tourism practices.

This training provides tourism professionals with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to safeguard human rights while building resilient and thriving village tourism destinations.

ABOUT TRAVELIFE

Travelife is a leading international certification system for sustainable tourism. It supports tour operators and destinations in improving their social, environmental, and economic impact. Travelife helps tourism businesses meet global sustainability standards and demonstrate their commitment to responsible tourism practices.

Our training aligns with Travelife’s mission by offering concrete guidance on how to integrate human rights protections into tourism operations — particularly in village and community tourism contexts.

QUICK FACTS

Kim de Leeuw

Project Lead

Travelife or 1-1 training

2026

Human Rights in Tourism

What the Training Covers

1) Protecting children in local communities

2) Treating ethnic minorities with respect

3) Working to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation related to tourism in local communities,

4) Supporting equality of opportunity in local communities offering tourism services,

5) Reducing the environmental impacts of tourism in communities,

6) Supporting fair and safe working conditions for local community members offering tourism services

7) Training of guides

8) Code of conduct

Throughout the training, participants learn from best practices and successful examples from organizations across the tourism sector. The programme concludes with clear, actionable recommendations to help stakeholders embed human rights principles into daily operations.

1–1 Training by Fair Tourism

We provide:

Online training sessions for international teams
On-site (offline) training for destinations, tour operators, and community stakeholders
Assistance on including human rights in your code of conduct

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Our customized approach ensures that the training directly addresses your specific challenges, context, and sustainability goals.

Key Benefits for DMCs & Tour Operators

Strengthen Travelife certification readiness
Increase the positive impact of tourism on local communities
Reduce reputational and operational risks
Enhance supplier engagement and community relationships
Demonstrate leadership in responsible tourism
Meet growing buyer and regulatory expectations

why it matters

Tourism has the power to support livelihoods, preserve culture, and strengthen communities — but only when it is managed responsibly. This training equips tourism professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to protect human rights while fostering ethical, sustainable development.

By participating, your organisation demonstrates leadership, responsibility, and commitment to meaningful impact.