Responsible Travel or Tourism places an emphasis on the individual tour company and its trip participants to be respectful of the host country; its history, people, its cultural diversity and fragile natural resources.
Responsible Travel Tips:
- Travel in a constant state of awareness, acceptance and respect
- Learn helpful phrases in the local language and speak in native tongue whenever possible
- Read and be informed about the destination, it’s history, culture, traditions etc before traveling
- Respect local guidelines, regulations, customs and taboos and abide by directions of local guides
- Support local artisans, businesses and communities financially and socially
- Ask questions, listen well and observe
- Protect the environment - its flora, fauna and landscapes
- Respect local cultures – traditions, religions and heritage
- Conserve natural resources – from office to destination
- Minimize your footprint – noise, waste disposal, recycling and consumption
- In some small way, leave a positive impact by your presence
