Travelsphere launches new ‘Travelsphere Cares' projects
On applicable tours, guests are encouraged to visit enterprises that highlight and preserve the heritage of the region they are visiting.
New projects comprise:
* For 2025 departures, its 17-day Ultimate South Africa and 22-day Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Fall Add-On itineraries, will include a visit to The Good Work Foundation, a non-profit organisation that provides free training for local young people in the areas of technology, conservation and tourism and hospitality. Prices for the 17-day Ultimate South Africa start from £3,999pp; for the 22-day, from £5,648pp.
* In 2026, Travelsphere's 12-day Treasures of Turkey tour will now feature a visit to the Cöp(m)adam project, which was established to address issues of women's unemployment and highlight the importance of recycling. Its core focus is using waste materials to create fashionable accessories. Prices for the 12-day itinerary start from £1,799pp.
Charlotte Field, marketing director at Travelsphere, said: ''Travelsphere Cares' is fundamental to everything we do and these new projects demonstrate our commitment to supporting local enterprises and the communities we visit. By partnering with initiatives such as the Good Work Foundation and Cöp(m)adam, we're helping to make travel a force for good, creating lasting benefits for all.'
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