Bites and Sites Food Tours is committed to applying Responsible Tourism practices on economic, social and environmental levels. We are constantly striving to improve on all fronts.
ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITY
- Diverse team in terms of ethnicity and age
- Offering guests fresh, local, seasonal produce
- Partnering with family-run businesses / small enterprises
- Supporting local artists and crafters on our tours and connecting them to our guests
- Paying fair prices for goods and services
- Linkages with other small, local businesses to pool skills and resources
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY
- Identifying community projects for improvements, e.g. the crèche we visit in Kayamandi
- Being sensitive to acceptable activities and group sizes when visiting our communities
- Encouraging guests to interact with local people and learn about local culture and traditions
- Educating visitors about cultural heritage in town, e.g. history, architecture, outdoor art
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Supporting eateries who source food and beverages locally
- Featuring tour partners who actively try to reduce carbon footprint e.g. through recycling
- Focus on walking tours with minimal environmental impact
