Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

This MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is between our suppliers and Pelikaan Touroperations B.V.

This is an appendix to the Terms & Conditions of Agreement / supplier contract Pelikaan Touroperations B.V.

Pelikaan Touroperations B.V. works in partnership with suppliers who believe in sustainability values. Pelikaan Touroperations B.V. is committed to the principle of responsible tourism and works according to a responsible tourism policy. As part of this we carefully select our partners and ask them to join us in support of responsible tourism and by this to positively contribute towards the destinations economy, environment and people.

Please find beneath key elements of responsible tourism and examples of the practical implementation thereof:

• Avoid waste and over-consumption: Reduce, reuse and recycle for example: water, paper and cans.
  • Inform guests of water shortages and methods of how to diminish your footprint and offset C02 emissions locally.
  • Use local resources sustainably.
• Provide clients with appropriate information so that they can make informed decisions about the destinations they are visiting.
  • Inform clients on what not to buy, which souvenirs are made from endangered fauna and flora etc.
  • Inform guests about which fish to eat or not to eat.
  • Inform guests on how they can support local charities or join community projects
  • Maintain and encourage natural, economic, social and cultural diversity.
  • Be sensitive to the host culture.
• Follow applicable national and international labour laws, United Nations Universal Declaration Human rights and implement the four fundamental ILO conventions: ILO convention 29 & 105 (Forced Labour), ILO convention 98 (organize & collective bargaining), 111 (discrimination), ILO convention 138 & 182 (minimum age & child labour). Establish an ethical policy regarding commercial sexual exploitation of children and the repudiation of the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
• Do not tolerate any type of corruption or bribery, either public or private, either active or passive. As such the company cultivates transparency in their dealing with all customers, suppliers and authorities and honor the relevant international anticorruption standards as laid down in the ‘Global Compact’ and in local anti-corruption and bribery laws.
• Ensure communities are involved in and benefit from tourism.
  • Work closely with local communities to assist them in identifying and developing their tourism potential.
  • Use the opportunity as establishment to advertise local attractions and other products and services offered by local communities.
  • Encourage visitors to try out local bars and restaurants and to participate in tours to local areas, bringing business to local communities.
  • Involve the local community in planning and decision-making.
• Market tourism that is responsible, respecting local, natural and cultural environments.
  • Become informed, support or apply for accreditation with Travelife for Tour Operators or Accommodations. (travelife.info)
  • Assist us in our mission and share your responsible tourism policies and successful social and environmental strategies with us and your guests.