BE THE CHANGE – TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS PRACTICE
TOFTigers is a collective action campaign; a global alliance to help drive nature stewardship across South Asia and beyond.
From the start of a traveller’s journey, via the supply chain through to the nature destination, TOFTigers helps businesses large and small – wherever they are on this path – along their sustainability journey.
‘Follow the PUG’ is just one part of the commitments we ask to help businesses drive their ‘triple bottom line’ – and succeed beyond their wildest dreams – and our mission of saving and supporting wilderness and its wildlife better.
CERTIFICATION AND DRIVING UP STANDARDS
DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS
Hundreds of Businesses are making the sustainability journey
Is your business on a sustainability journey or does it want to start on this journey?
Hundreds of companies have worked with TOFTigers since 2004, generating positive social, environmental and economic impact for nature based destinations over 15 years. See how others have become part of our winning team too.
Singinawa Jungle Lodge
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Staying true to its name which in Sherpa means Protector of the Sacred Forest, Singinawa Jungle Lodge is helping to conserve Kanha’s ecosystem and promote its vibrant cultural traditions. Under new ownership, its lands have been doubled to 110 acres with close to 30,000 saplings planted under a new restoration drive guided by the lodge’s naturalists.
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka
Cleverly inspired in design by the Kadu Kuruba hadis, the local tribal village homestead, this picturesque wilderness resort is bordered on two sides by the Kabini reservoir. It sets out to ensure a very comfortable stay for guests – never forgetting its setting within this beautiful yet fragile environment.
Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Emulating the longhouse style of its local Tahru neighbours and built from indigenous materials. the lodge is surrounded by idyllic Terai landscape, and has been setting high standards for safari goers to South Asia since the 1960’s, as well as being pioneers in their support for the local area and its wildlife.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Since our launch in 2004 tiger numbers up from 1411 in 2006 to 3,167 according to the latest 2022 Government census.
Many well visited park now overflowing with tigers – having to relocate tigers to new parks
A passionate army of nature lovers created through new access to their natural heritage
Massive new economics driving conservation funding, jobs, poverty reduction and community Support
Visitor park fees in a number of parks now generating more revenues than budgets provided by state Governments for their protection. A number now able to support oter wilderness areas
However, there are many ways nature tourism can be improved toachive its full potential to save and protect wildlife and wildlands.
What Industry Leaders Think
Swed-Asia Travels established in Sweden 1996 is an experienced Travel Specialist for Indian subcontinent specializing in nature, adventure and responsibly tourism. Swed-Asia Travels are members of TOFT since 2015 and work by the motto “Incredible TOFT”.
Kjell Borneland and Tina Höijer
“Wilderness Travel has been working with TOFTigers for many years and highly respect their conservation efforts. TOFTigers supports global sustainability to help preserve our planet’s wild landscapes while also encouraging sustainable and responsible tourism. We believe tourism can be a powerful force of good in the world if done correctly and responsibly. Because of our partnership with TOFTigers, our travelers are able to explore the world conscientiously and give back in the process.”
Katy Andrews
It is our great concern to combine pleasure, experiences, recreation and sustainable tourism. TOFTigers brings all this together with its efforts and selected partners. High-quality accommodation that offers our customers everything they need and has the perfect approach to protect wildlife and nature. A perfect example that tourism and conservation can go hand in hand.
Elisabeth Niehs
One important feature to reach the goal of a sustainable trip offer is to find the right accommodation. With their deep insight and controllable rating system TOFTigers has helped us to find just the perfect lodge/resort. And once you are into this you start for more and inform your guests e.g. about waste and plastic use.
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