Responsible Tourism is tourism “that creates better places for people to live in, and better places to visit”.
Responsible tourism as defined in the 2002 Cape Town Declaration:
• 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 chances;
• 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;
• provides access for physically challenged people;
• is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
For more information please download Responsible Travel Handbook.
Useful Links
WTM World Responsible Tourism Day