Respecting Local Cultures

Catavino tries our best to protect and look after people – in particular, our most vulnerable – by observing basic human rights, and ensuring we are promoting among our staff, travelers, local communities and suppliers/business partners, their right to be treated with dignity, equality, freedom, and respect.

In our offices

• Celebrating diversity by actively hiring individuals of all ages, gender, sexuality, and interests. Today, we are proud to say that other than the CEO, our entire office is run by women.
• Offering remote working, flexible vacation days, and observance of religious holidays to support family and community needs
• Bi-annual celebrations for our staff and suppliers to be recognized for their hard work and loyalty

On our tours

• Observing and respecting local customs and etiquette by encouraging social interactions, rituals, and celebrations with our clients

In the destinations, we visit

• Portraying destinations fairly and respectfully in our communications and marketing material.
• Providing comprehensive and unbiased information on local history, culture, environment, and gastronomy
• Actively engaging organizations for which Catavino can contribute our time and/or financial assistance.