Responsible Tourism: Episode 3 of Travel Series
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Responsible Tourism: Episode 3 of Travel Series
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About this listen
Responsible Tourism is about "making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit."
Responsible Tourism takes a variety of forms, it is characterized by travel and tourism which:
● minimizes negative economic, environmental and social impacts;
● generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
● involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
● makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world's diversity;
● provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
● provide access for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged;
● is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.