Fair Trade Tourism Webinar Recording: Making Responsible Tourism Accessible for Every Tourism Business
SATSA recently hosted a webinar in collaboration with Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) to introduce our partnership and explore what it means for our members. The comments box sparked meaningful conversations about the realities, challenges, and opportunities that responsible tourism presents in the tourism sector today.
For those who missed it — or would like to revisit the insights shared — the full webinar recording and presentation slides are now available below.
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This partnership represents an important step in SATSA’s ongoing commitment to responsible tourism. It also reinforces the work of our Responsible Tourism Chapter in supporting members to future-proof their businesses by embracing responsible tourism in practical and achievable ways.
During the webinar, we heard directly from Grace Stead, newly appointed general manager at Fair Trade Tourism about the practical tools, resources, and guidance they will be offering our members — whether you’re just getting started on your responsible tourism journey or already implementing responsible practices.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar:
- Responsible Tourism is a journey, not a destination — and every business can start where they are.
- Misconceptions were addressed — responsible tourism isn’t about perfection or expensive certifications; it's about making better choices consistently.
- Support is available — through this partnership, SATSA and FTT will provide members with tools, capacity building, and practical guidance tailored to their level of readiness.
- Community matters — building a network of like-minded businesses enables knowledge sharing and accountability.
If the idea of ‘responsible tourism’ has felt overwhelming or out of reach, we hope this webinar helped shift your perspective. Responsible tourism is not reserved for a select few — it’s an evolving and inclusive space where progress is what matters most.
We’re proud to be walking this path with Fair Trade Tourism, and more importantly, with you — our members.
What’s Next?
This was just the beginning. We will be hosting a series of follow-up webinars in the coming months, diving deeper into specific aspects of responsible tourism and how they apply to your business context. These sessions will aim to be practical, solutions-driven, and deeply supportive — no jargon, no judgement.
Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for details of upcoming sessions.
If you have any questions, reflections, or ideas for topics you’d like us to cover in future webinars, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Fair Trade Tourism - info@fairtradetourism.org
