AiTO Sustainable Tourism
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Sustainable tourism
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 | | Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP). Our goals are:- Reduce the impact of climate change with grassroots projects that involve local communities
- Educate and train local people to protect the environment as a natural, renewable resource for their economic benefit
- Take a proactive role in protecting endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend
- Educate future generations about the sensitive balance between the expanding human population and our natural world
- Set an example and educate travellers to respect the areas in which they travel to aid these fragile ecosystems
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Adventure Alternative
Award Winning Sustainable & Responsible Travel- We invest in our own in-country staff, offices & assets. This maximises economic benefits for the host country.
- We underwrite, administer and support our partner NGO, Moving Mountains Trust
- We support our own tree-planting and carbon offset project with an indiginous jungle community cooperative
- We run International Development trips for skilled and unskilled volunteers.
- In recent years we have won a number of national awards for Responsible Tourism
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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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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 | | 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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 | | Dragoman
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 Trust
- Seek out and support local community initiated projects
- Dragoman Overland are presently researching new long term projects throughout the world
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Expert Africa
We strive to give our travellers real insights, expert advice and great holidays. We love Africa and nurture long-established partnerships there with small, locally-owned companies – whilst encouraging conservation, sustainable development and responsible tourism.- We try hard to minimise our programme’s negative impact on local environments, whilst maximising its benefits.
- We support and encourage environmentally sound management of accommodation and sensitive, sustainable activities.
- We have created, and maintain, long-term partnerships with smaller local companies.
- We promote conservation projects, especially those which have a compatible tourism dimension.
- We also donate money, time and expertise to charities, NGOs and good projects in Africa who need it.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Explore
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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 | | 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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 | | 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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 | | Journey Latin America
We exist because Latin America is beautiful. Help us to keep it that way.- We support the TICOS carbon offset scheme and small local development charities in Latin America.
- We offer environmentally conscious holidays including eco-retreats, community-run Amazon lodges and charity supporting
- Our Group Tours use local guides, character hotels and privately owned operators.
- We can arrange local family homestays and Spanish or Portuguese language schools throughout Central and South America.
- We are committed to raising the importance of Responsible Travel to our clients and local suppliers in Latin America.
> 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 staff, leaders and local agents are all required to abide by our Responsible Tourism policy.
- Projects are identified and approved on the basis that they are sustainable and driven by local communities.
- It's important to us that our clients are not the only beneficiaries of travel and that we share a two-way relationship.
- 2008 saw the completion of the Lingshed Area Hostel in Ladakh, India, home to over 40 children.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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 | | Martin Randall Travel
Martin Randall Travel is dedicated to the conservation and upkeep of natural heritage. We recognise the effects of our business on the environment and follow various policies in our office and beyond to reduce its impact. For example:- Travelling by train instead of flying, and using coach companies with low carbon emission coaches.
- Using restaurants that source local produce, and staying at hotels that have a particularly strong environmental policy.
- Supporting the local economy or conservation projects.
- Using a small, non-chain supplier for a particular aspect of the tour.
- Using independent or local guides rather than a large national agency.
> Visit responsible tourism page on our website |
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