Much has been said about the relative merits of responsible tourism
. Yet many have not heard of it or see it as a fad yet another form of eco-friendly consumerism dominating the marketplace.
However, responsible tourism presents one of very few opportunities to make small changes that could make a big difference. Operators offer holidays, adventure packages and traveling advice that can cut your carbon footprint dramatically. Responsible tourism is a genuine solution to combating the damage made by traveling (and lets be honest, we dont want to give up those days in the sun).
Companies such as Responsible Travel provide experiences that respect the local communities and cultures of your destination. They help build a tourist infrastructure and economy whilst paying fair wages and without exploiting your host country. They can be a fantastic way of immersing yourself in a new culture (or a new beach!) without damaging the host community.
Responsible Travel was the first company to recognise the requirement for responsible tourism. They saw the potential in helping communities build a tourist economy that could benefit, rather than hinder, them and their culture. Since then they have gone on to become the largest provider of responsible travel experiences and remain the first stop for eco-aware travelers across the globe.
So if you are looking to try something new, experience a different culture or simply lie on a beach for a week, look no further than a responsible tourism company to provide an eco-friendly experience you will never forget.