6/12/2012

WTMPanel discussion – wildlife tourism

TOPICThe trend of millions of travellers who like to watch animals in their natural habitat is growing every year and has become a significant source of employment and income for developing countries.But rapid development also brings numerous environmental concerns that could endanger wildlife.How can the industry positively contribute?

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RESPONSIBLE TRAVELCare of the Land, Care of the Wildlife, Care of the People&Beyond’s pioneering model of luxury experiential is based on our core ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife, Care of the People. We have 400 beds in 33 safari lodges in Africa and India, yet influence over 9 million hectares of land under wildlife management.

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HELPING TO FUND CONSERVATION20 years of conservation successes• Rhino relocation to Botswana• Gaur relocation in India• Munywana leopard research at &Beyond Phinda• Ader’s duiker and suni at &Beyond Mnemba• Pioneering buffalo quarantine and elephant relocation

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EDUCATING VISITORSInvolving guests in community and conservation

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• Rhino notching• Elephant collaring• Leopard research• Turtle nesting• Community visits

CREATING WILDLIFE DEPENDENT LIVELIHOODS FOR LOCAL PEOPLEEmployment

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 Total Staff

Percentage Tanzanian

Percentage employed from local communities (5 km from lodge)

Percentage employed surrounding communities (10-50km from lodge)

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge 43 100% 21% 53%

Grumeti Tented Camp 34 100% 29% 38%

Kleins Camp 37 89% 78% 0%

Serengeti Under Canvas 50 100% 26% 0%

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 123 98% 14% 51%

Mnemba Island 60 87% 52% 23%

         

Total 347 96% 31% 33%

CREATING WILDLIFE DEPENDENT LIVELIHOODS FOR LOCAL PEOPLEAfrica FoundationWith our community development partner, Africa Foundation, we have:• Raised and committed USD 11.5 million• Operated and implemented projects in six African countries• Facilitated the construction of more than 175 classrooms• Managed a bursary programme granting 285 scholarships• Facilitate the construction of four clinics• Improved access to water for more than 56 000 people

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