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Ulusaba named ‘Most Socially Responsible’ hotel

Leading luxury travel network Virtuoso has awarded Ulusaba, Sir Richard Branson’s Private Game Reserve in South Africa, a prestigious Best of the Best Award in the category of Most Socially Responsible. The Award recognises a hotel dedicated to making a difference through innovative local or global programmes that make the world a better place to live. Ulusaba was awarded this accolade in recognition of the work undertaken by its charitable arm, Pride ‘n Purpose and the innovative way in which Ulusaba’s guests can get involved with the local community and make a difference.

Ulusaba named ‘Most Socially Responsible’ hotel


Virtuoso is a by-invitation-only organization comprising over 300 agencies with more than 6,000 elite travel specialists in 22 countries, as well as over 1,000 of the world's best travel providers and premier destinations.

Working on a non-profit basis, jointly funded by Virgin Limited Edition and Virgin Unite, Pride ‘n Purpose, is committed to the upliftment of disadvantaged communities living adjacent to the reserve. Pride ‘n Purpose’s work is achieved both through the provision of basic needs, such as access to food, water and health services, and by empowering communities with sustainable development initiatives.

“We are delighted to receive such an accolade for the work that we and our guests are doing through Pride ‘n Purpose”, said Lindsay Tite, Pride ‘n Purpose Manager. “We find our guests increasingly like to spend a proportion of their stay getting involved with our projects in the local community. Whether renovating local crèches, delivering food parcels and winter clothing or kitting out the local football team, our guests can and do make a real difference to the lives of those in the local community”.

Virgin Unite

24 Oct 2008 Virgin Unite