How your company can help
What's being said in Haiti
It's vital to spread the word
In a matters of hours after Just a Drop launched its JUST HELP HAITI Appeal, travel & tourism companies and organisations came together with the common goal to help the country back to its feet by rebuilding the water and sanitation infrastructure once the immediate emergency relief programme.
Here is what some of them are saying and doing. Join them by contacting us today
All Leisure Group PLC
“This tragic disaster has left Haiti with enormous challenges to overcome and long after the headlines have gone the people of Haiti will still need our support. By raising £1 million we hope to aid the urgent water shortage problems and, just as importantly, help with the vital ongoing support to ensure that the recovery process is sustained. We implore the industry to rally behind this campaign to help raise our first target of £250,000.”
Roger Allard, Chairman of All Leisure group plc
Kuoni
''Water is the basic building block of life without which none of us can survive. The international travel industry works with every nationality under the sun to help the travelling public discover and explore our world. It is therefore part of our duty of care and our desire to see fresh water and basic supplies return to Haiti as swiftly as possible. Kuoni, alongside our colleagues in the travel industry, have pooled funds and directed them through Just a Drop to help in the relief effort after the tragic earthquake in January. At this time and into the future, Haiti needs all the help and support we can offer. Kuoni is committed in its support.''
Peter Rothwell, CEO, Kuoni Group
Thomas Cook
"The plight of Haiti has touched the world, with massive relief efforts underway to aid the people and bring back some stability to the country. We can all make a difference on a personal level, but Thomas Cook Group plc has recognised the importance of making a significant practical and financial contribution to the aid effort. We have already been involved in transporting aid, as well as involving many of our customers and our people in the Dominican Republic. We are equally concerned to help the people of this devastated country recover from the impacts of the earthquake. We are therefore very pleased to support the Just a Drop “Just Help Haiti” initiative. "
Manny Fontenla-Novoa, CEO, Thomas Cook
TUI Travel PLC
“The earthquakes in Haiti have had a devastating effect on the Haitian people and TUI Travel is keen to contribute to this appeal to raise money to help re-establish water and sanitation in the affected areas. Many of our colleagues in the Dominican Republic with relatives in Haiti have been affected by the disaster and this is an issue that is close to our hearts. We want to help the long term redevelopment programme in Haiti and TUI Travel fully supports the work being done by Just a Drop to help displaced communities safely return to their homes.”
Peter Long, Chief Executive TUI Travel PLC
"Virgin Holidays are proud to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti as we have all been deeply saddened by the tragic effects of the recent earthquake. Having contributed to various other Haiti relief projects, we recognise that sustaining a response effort for the longer term is imperative to ensure the ongoing recovery of the country. We are in no doubt that the 'Just a Drop' initiative will go a long way towards meeting this goal and are very pleased to offer our support."
Amanda Wills, Managing Director Virgin Holidays
IIPT
IIPT is again proud to be among the many travel industry supporters of Just a Drop as it calls for donations to re-build Haiti's water and sanitation infrastructure. Tourism offers an excellent opportunity for the economic future of Haiti - and employment with dignity for its people. Already, major entities have expressed interest in funding the development of tourism enterprises. However we must first respond to the urgent need for water and sanitation. It's time to 'Just Help Haiti' (Louis D'Amore, IIPT Founder and President)
TTG Incontri/TTG Italia
“We think that in these tragic events speed in action is everything and a little help from everyone can really make a difference for the Haitian people"
(Antonio Dell'Aquilano, Exhibition and Event Manager, TTG Incontri/TTG Italia)
ETOA
"ETOA was proud to lend its immediate support to Just a Drop's Haiti initiative. As a charity they proved their worth by going in after the Tsunami’s emergency relief effort was over to start rebuilding a vital water infrastructure for communities". "Our industry is unique in that it thrives from face-to-face contact and networking so we are delighted to offer the charity a valuable platform to convey the Just Help Haiti message at HEM2010, our Hoteliers European Marketplace in February. With over 120 hotel contractors and more than 160 leading European hoteliers and city tourist board delegates, I am sure that we can turn corporate talk into corporate action."
(Tom Jenkins, ETOA's Chief Executive)
HAYES & JARVIS
'Hayes & Jarvis is proud to be supporting such a remarkable charity who not only provide water supply support the world over but also have been so quick to respond to the recent devastation in Haiti. To support the continued aid effort in Haiti Hayes & Jarvis will be running an event in March to support the Just Help Haiti Appeal. Our offices in Gatwick will be holding a dress down in blue day where various activities will be taking place to encourage staff to donate to this extremely deserving cause as well as incorporating a donation button on the Hayes & Jarvis home page to encourage donations from our customers too. Where ever possible we will also be supporting the appeal throughout the business in anyway we can. We wish all the Just a Drop team the very best of success in their fundraising efforts'
(Suzanne Owen - Brand Marketing Manager, Hayes & Jarvis)
PRESSED FOR TIME
"We have produced all the Appeal's design work to date including its simple and highly impactful logo.Even more powerful creative work will follow." said Andrew Digby, Managing Director of Pressed for Time and Director of The Travel Club. "I'm am delighted to learn that 'our' HTML has already been sent out to thousands and will urge you to do the same by contacting Ana for the file."
PATA UK Chapter
'We in the Pacific Asia region have been and still are no strangers to huge natural disasters over the years. We recognise that without global support, those countries and peoples affected, often some of the poorest in the world, would never recover. Just a Drop has once again hit the right note for it's appeal. Fresh water is one resource that is vital, for nourishment of course and to stem the spread of serious disease following the tragedy. Well done Just a Drop, our 1560 plus members are behind you!"
Ian Hawkes, Executive Director
ADVANTAGE TRAVEL CENTRES
“As part of the travel industry and as travellers ourselves we all have a collective responsibility to help in these situations. We have made a contribution to Just Help Haiti and urge our members to support the campaign in any way they can. Anything the industry can do to help will make a difference.”
John McEwan, Chief Executive of Advantage Travel Centres
NOMADIC THOUGHTS
"With the short and long term rehabilitation of Haiti so prevalent we are delighted to support 'Just Help Haiti'. Calling on all the considerable expertise and experience of 'Just A Drop' this initiative will no doubt make an essential contribution to the long term sustainability of such a devastated society."
Jono Vernon-Powell, Nomadic Thoughts.
ANTOR
'The Chairman and Board of Directors of ANTOR are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and extensive earthquake damage to the people of Haiti and is supporting “Just a Drop” with their Just Help Haiti appeal.'
Esther Smith-Executive Secretary- ANTOR
EKO MARKETING
"People must start looking at the long term. We cannot forget Haiti's next generation and the difference between the Just Help Haiti Appeal and current emergency relief charities' cry for help is that Just a Drop is already focusing on the country's rebuilding phase."
"I am delighted that my clients, Interchange and Best! Football Holidays, are already on board as well as friends at The Richmond Salon. Trust me more will follow!"
Eddie Ottmann of EKO Marketing and Director of The Travel Club
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET
“Clean, safe water is vital to help the Haiti recover. Displaced communities will only be able to return to the homes and villages once the water and sanitation infrastructure has been rebuilt. Please help Just a Drop undertake this vital project to aid Haiti’s recovery.”
Simon Press- Exhibition Director
THE CO-OPERATIVE TRAVEL
"Anyone who has seen the pictures from Haiti cannot fail to have been upset and moved by the disturbing images that have emerged. It is clearly vital that we act quickly in order to help the victims of the earthquake, which is why we are supporting Just a Drop's Just Help Haiti Appeal. I hope the focus that is for now will lead to some fundamental changes in the long term and help the country to recover beyond the poor nation that it is. Haiti has huge potential for it to succeed as a major tourist destination if the right decisions are taken "
Mike Greenacre, Managing Director of The Co-operative Travel
BRIGHTER GROUP
“As a travel and tourism PR specialist, I have a long-standing relationship with Just a Drop and am only too happy to support them in all of their campaigns and fundraising initiatives. We are lending our services to Just a Drop to help them communicate the great work that they do and help them to raise money for the valuable projects that they carry out. We are thrilled to be a part of their mission!”
Debbie Flynn, CEO, Brighter Group
THE TRAVEL CLUB
"Just a Drop's coordination of Just Help Haiti Appeal's fundraising and logistical activities will be crucial in the coming months",said Tom Nutley, Managing Director of The Travel Club. "We are delighted to offer the Appeal Committee a venue where they can hold meetings in Central London and will continue to look at other ways that together with our Club Partners and UK and international members we can offer further support"
Tom Nutley, Managing Director of The Travel Club
ITTFA
“ ITTFA and its members are keen to support this extremely worthwhile cause and are spreading the message via our websites and social networks. Time is of the essence and with so many of us involved in the travel industry across the globe, I feel sure that if everyone makes a small gesture it will add up to a very valuable contribution in helping Haiti get back on its feet.” Wendy Walker Director of Secretariat ITTFA
