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To this end:

  • We encourage the empowerment of developing world nationals to run their own tourist industries by funding a Caribbean Hotels Association scholarship programme for up to 3 students per year to study for degrees in Tourism Management at US and UK Universities. Click here to find out more www.caribbeanhotelfoundation.org.
  • The vast majority of our overseas staff are nationals of the destinations they work in. This boosts the local economy and provides an exceptional level of local knowledge for our customers
  • Our overseas staff are encouraged to support the local community and engage with charities through steering committee involvement, fundraising activities and charitable donations. All overseas resorts are provided with funds to invest in local community projects
  • 50p from every holiday sold through our Worldwide brochure is donated straight to Tourism Concern to fight exploitation in the tourism industry www.tourismconcern.org.uk
  • All our staff are entitled to one day paid volunteering per year to spend in a community project of their choice. Over the past year Virgin Holidays employees have volunteered through: E-mentoring pupils at local schools, organising parties for special needs children and decorating and gardening for local charities. Our directors and senior management team also undertake an annual community volunteering challenge
  • Our Customer Care department provides exceptional service for customers with special needs. The Queen Elizabeth Foundation for Disabled People have awarded Virgin Holidays an EASE award as the best tour operator for disabled holidaymakers.
  • We support Virgin Unite, the Virgin Group charitable initiative set up by Richard Branson. See www.virginunite.com for info
  • All tea and coffee provided for staff and visitors at our UK head office is Fair Trade certified
  • We support research into sustainable tourism by participating in relevant academic studies whenever requested.

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