REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF TRUSTEES


NOEL JOSEPHIDES TRAVEL FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN, FROM JAN 2010


It has been another challenging year for the travel industry. Most travel businesses have felt the pinch as consumers have sought ways to control their spending in response to the economic downturn. Yet, despite these challenges, we have seen support for the Foundation continue and even increase – a strong message that many travel businesses view sustainability as vital for the future.


In the face of such a harsh operating environment for our industry, we have been delighted to see the Foundation’s income grow this year by as much as 13%. This support has enabled us to expand our programmes including innovative new initiatives such as efforts to help farmers supply hotels in Turkey, and the replication of successful projects such as the expansion of our water, energy and waste reduction work with hotels.


Our aim is to help more companies to integrate sustainability into the heart of their business. There is still a long way to go before sustainable practice is adopted right across the industry, but it is reassuring to see the strong support for our work continue and the scope of our impact grow.


This review provides a snapshot of the many achievements made possible thanks to that continued support. Our sincere thanks go to all those who have made these initiatives possible.


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