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Minister from Cape Verde visits TUI: Working together for sustainable development
"TUI is more than just a company. We have
built a partnership that is reflected in significant economic and social
progress for Cape Verde," said the Minister in Berlin during the exchange
at the TUI Group office which took place yesterday.
TUI has been involved in Cape Verde since the
beginning of 2000 and has been instrumental in its development into a tourist
destination - through the construction of hotels and support for infrastructure
measures, regular flights from the travel company's European markets and the
inclusion in its cruise line programme. As a tourist destination, Cape Verde is
now a developing country that has been able to leave the status of a Least
Developed Country since 2007. Tourism has contributed significantly to this development.
"Tourism is much more than an economic sector
- it is a key driver of social and economic development, in Cape Verde and in
many other countries. Our long-term and sustainable cooperation with Cape Verde
has provided positive impetus for the country. This partnership shows how
tourism can improve the quality of life in destinations, not only by creating
jobs, but also by helping to train young people and promote entrepreneurship.
The TUI Care Foundation's projects are an excellent example of how targeted investments
in education, environmental protection and agricultural development have
long-term positive effects for the local population," says Thomas
Ellerbeck, member of the TUI Group Executive Committee.
During the meeting, further ideas for joint
projects between Cape Verde and the TUI Care Foundation were developed. The
independent foundation is currently involved in various areas locally: Training
in the tourism sector, supporting young entrepreneurs, protecting sea turtles
and promoting the cultivation of agricultural products.
Another important topic of the talks in Berlin was
energy, where both sides want to strengthen their cooperation. Cape Verde
offers the best conditions for the construction of photovoltaic systems and
wind turbines, which can significantly advance the supply of green electricity
to the islands. Also the production of green hydrogen on the islands was
discussed.
You can find more information about current
projects of TUI Care Foundation in Cape Verde here:
Training in the tourism sector: TUI Academy Cape Verde
Supporting young entrepreneurs: TUI Futureshapers Cape Verde and TUI Futureshaper House Cape Verde
Protecting sea turtles: TUI Turtle Aid
Promoting the cultivation of agricultural
products: TUI Field to Fork Cape Verde
Image
Credit: © TUI Group
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