AiTO Responsible Tourism
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Responsible tourism
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Smaller groups make fewer footprints...- Key to the Explore experience is to learn about, appreciate and respect local cultures, wildlife and the environment.
- By using locally owned operators, hotels and local guides, local communities can really benefit from our visit.
- Explore work with staff, suppliers, local crew and customers to follow its detailed RT policy.
- Explore support a variety of charitable projects worldwide to help people who may not be able to benefit from tourism.
- Along with the generous support of customers, over £28,000 was directed to areas affected by the tsunami.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | KE Adventure Travel
Changing Horizons with the Juniper Trust – Registered Charity: 1053356- KE supports one charity with global reach – The Juniper Trust. Together we identify sustainable projects world wide.
- KE leader Val Piketley has installed over 300 solar panels in the remote Huayhuash region of Peru.
- Donations from KE clients enabled the rebuilding of a classroom at Ardesha School in Nepal.
- KE’s Charity Inca Trail trek raised funds for The Creative House Project in Cusco for street children in the area.
- KE and the Juniper Trust are currently researching new projects in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Ethiopia.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Nomadic Thoughts
”New Life Mexico”- Rehabilitating Abused Children
- Nomadic thoughts have been directly involved in setting up NLM
- Presently running the UK administration - with local field work back up
- Nomadic Thoughts are also proud to be one of the largest over seas sponsors
- www.newlifemexico.com
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 | | Audley Travel
Audley’s aim is to preserve the sustainability of our destinations for future generations without compromising on the quality of our trips- Here at Audley we are committed to continually improving our responsible tourism practices
- Our clients can be assured we have done everything we can to maximise the positive impact of their trip
- Our Responsible Tourism Policy shows our commitment to using local suppliers and promoting community tourism projects
- The Audley Travellers Code ensures both our clients and local communities benefit from our trips
- Through our Charity Portfolio we work with a number of charities to protect regions or species and to promote key issues
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Journey Latin America
We exist because Latin America is beautiful. Help us to keep it that way.- Environmentally conscious tailor-made holidays including Amazon eco-lodges, clean-up treks and community projects.
- Small group trips using local guides, character hotels and privately owned operators.
- Supporter of Climate Care, Galapagos Conservation Trust, Task Brazil and Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.
- Offering local family homestays and Spanish or Portuguese language schools throughout Central and South America.
- Committed to raising awareness of environmental and human issues specific to Latin America.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Inntravel
Our holidays for independent travellers are, by their very nature, 'responsible',:- Assisting regeneration in depopulated areas of Europe. Our walking routes often help to keep open ancient paths.
- Using local, family-run businesses. As our holidays are for individuals we can offer tiny hotels and guesthouses.
- Offering public transport options wherever practicable.
- Giving detailed notes to increase our customers' understanding of responsible tourism and of the area they are visiting.
- Supporting charities involved in protecting plant species and ecotourism.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | ATG Oxford
ATG Oxford was founded over 25 years ago on principles of sustainable tourism and conservation.- All ATG trips comprise walking or cycling, travel with the lowest environmental impact.
- ATG Oxford supports local communities by using small, family-run hotels & restaurants & shopping for our picnics locally
- ATG Oxford makes carbon-offset contributions for all flights booked through us & the emissions from all company vehicles
- The ATG Trust was set up to initiate and participate in projects which conserve or regenerate outstanding local features
- Recent ATG Trust projects: the restoration of frescoes in Umbria & the setting up of a candle-making workshop in Jordan
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Tribes Travel
Tribes, the Fair Trade Travel company, is a multi award-winning company offering high quality tailor made holidays which benefit local people, wildlife and the environment. Tribes aims to:- Offer a broad range of quality holidays with ethical principles, with excellent service and comprehensive information.
- Promote community initiatives, empowering local people to control their own destinies.
- Conserve biodiversity and cultural diversity through tourism.
- Help preserve the world's heritage, and maintain and encourage local skills and traditions through tourism.
- Ensure that nothing the company does at home or abroad compromises the environment and wildlife, or exploits the people.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Bushbaby Travel
Vredehoek Children's Home, Nazareth House in Cape Town- The Home cares for children unable to be looked after in the community
- Many children have additional problems to HIV such as Foetal Alcohol or Down's Syndromes
- The House also acts as an emergency home for abandoned children on a short term basis
- Bushbaby sponsors the salary of Debbie, the wonderful House Mother
- Bushbaby client's also make donations for items for the House
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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Responsible tourism with Dragoman Overland- Benefiting local communities by using local guides, accomodation, facilities, markets & suppliers
- RT guidelines on board every truck & training for crew on these everyday practicalities
- Long-term support for local communities with opportunity for hands on involvement eg. Kariandusi School, £45,000 raised
- Seek out and support local community initiated projects eg. Malealea Lodge - Lesotho
- Dragoman Overland are presently researching new long term projects throughout the world
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Himalayan Kingdoms
Responsible Tourism- Working with Shiva charity to support Northpoint School in Kathmandu
- Continue Annual Himalayan Charities Appeal
- Ongoing support of Ginette Harrison Memorial Trust
- Ongoing support of IPPG
- Donations made to TICOS to carbon offset flights of staff and trek leaders
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Rainbow Tours
Rainbow Tours is a multi-award winning specialist tour operator to Africa and the Indian Ocean. We believe that community empowerment is the key to sustainable rural development. With that in mind, we aim to:- Support & promote tourism businesses and projects by using locally-owned accommodation, operators and local guides
- Promote less well-known tourist destinations which would benefit from a larger share of the tourism cake
- Provide all our travellers with guidelines which will help local communities to benefit from our trips
- Support initiatives which conserve biodiversity
- Ensure that all the service providers we use respond to the concerns of the wider community in which they are based
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Geodyssey
As in-depth specialists to our destinations, behaving responsibly towards our suppliers and hosts is at the very heart of what we do. - Our aim is to give our clients the very best experience whilst benefiting the local community.
- We are proud to be the first tour operator in the UK to form a partnership with The Rainforest Alliance.
- We support The Galapagos Conservation Trust, Bird Life International,The Neotropical Bird Club, and Veninos
- Our ideal scenario is to work with local hoteliers, guest house keepers, guides, drivers and others.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | High Places
High Places was founded on eco and ethical principles over twenty years ago, and has aims to benefit the peoples, wildlife and environment of the areas we travel to. We:- Place environmental sensitivity at the heart of all company actions
- Work with local guides, drivers and cooks and use locally owned accommodation wherever possible
- Work with our clients to try to ensure that a positive impact is made in the places we visit
- Limit group size to 12 to minimise environmental impact and enable better interaction with local people
- A proud member of Tourism Concern and supporter of the IPPG (International Porter Protection Group)
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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