The Sustainable Tourism Network Southern Africa (STNSA) initiative aims to establish an integrated, regional approach to sustainable tourism development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as well as to provide a channel for all SADC countries to exchange experiences and best practices regarding sustainable tourism policy and practice throughout the region. Initial focus areas identified by the Network are as follows: Policy and Advocacy; Standards and Branding; Training and Learning; and Marketing and Awareness Raising. For the initial set-up phase of the Network, Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) was nominated as the Network Secretariat.

The Network communicates with members via a website, an online forum and a quarterly newsletter. Participation in the Network is open to all parties with an interest in sustainable and responsible tourism development in SADC; this includes civil society organisations, certification programmes, tourism authorities, tourism associations, government departments/ministries, travel and tourism businesses and academics.

By becoming a member of the Network you will be able to:

• Share your ideas, opinions and comments on a variety of topics relevant to sustainable tourism;
• Add your details on the network links page to increase your exposure in SADC and abroad;
• Post your events on the network calendar; and
• Provide information for inclusion in Network publications including newsletters, case studies and other research papers.

Become a member of STNSA, register now…

The Network Coordinator

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa is currently the Secretariat of the Sustainable Tourism Network Southern Africa. Please feel free to contact us for more information.