Thomas Cook trains Egyptians in animal welfare

Tuesday, 28 Oct, 2011 0

Thomas Cook staff in Egypt have been training local Calesh drivers to look after their horses and donkeys.

The Edfu training day, in partnership with international animal welfare charity The Brooke, was to help the locals improve living standards for their animals.

The operator believes using caleshes, like a horse and cart, to take visitors from cruise ships to the temple at Edfu provides an authentic flavour of Egypt.

It also benefits the local community which is dependent on tourism to make their living.

Thomas Cook has been working with the charity to promote its 'Responsible Tourism for Animals' campaign over the last two years.

This has included distributing a 'Happy Horses Holiday Code' via its resort packs encouraging tourists to check horses are healthy and owners are paid a fair price.

By Diane Evans



 

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