TUI Nordic and Delphinus bring clothing, toys and affection.

Shy smiles and heartfelt expressions of gratitude were received by TUI Nordic and Delphinus representatives, who made a second visit to the small community of Villa de Guadalupe to deliver clothing, shoes and toys donated by staff and tourists/clients from this wholesale travel agency. In addition, the Delphinus dolphinarium chain also donated company uniforms no longer in use but still in good condition.

The TUI Nordic tour operator handles tourism from Sweden, Norway and Finland during the harsh Nordic winter (October to April). Having a strong interest in supporting the local population, the Nordic company joined forces with Delphinus once it knew of the latter company’s efforts to demonstrate social responsibility towards the local population.

Through Kanché, a civil association that works with Mayan communities to introduce them into the tourism market, TUI and Delphinus arrived in Villa Guadalupe, a small Mayan community of fewer than 60 persons, to give away toys and warm clothing donated by TUI staff and customers over the winter months. However, since clothing still continued arriving, TUI and Delphinus joined together to deliver even more donations to the community before TUI staff returns to their homeland at the end of the high season.