Ethical tourism can be the new buzz word for travelling responsibly, and in an article entitled “ETHICAL TRAVEL - Don't have a guilt trip” further issues surrounding the growing acceptance of this type of travel are discussed.
The Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) is introduced, which aims to encourage and publicise fair and responsible business practises by local tourism establishments.
And, it even includes a handy definition, if ever you’re in need of one: "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people".
To read the whole article click here.
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Ashoka's Changemakers and National Geographic Need Your Vote: Select the World's Most Innovative Uses of Geotourism
Join Ashoka’s Changemakers and National Geographic in the Geotourism Challenge, a worldwide search for leading innovations that help destinations benefit from tourism while protecting the assets that make these places special. Transformative ideas have poured in from 84 countries that demonstrate ways for tourism to do the most good and the least harm.
Now it's your turn: Log onto www.changemakers.net and select your three favorites from the 15 finalists by June 11. All finalists are invited to attend the National Geographic and Ashoka's Changemakers Change Summit in Fall 2008, and the three winners will receive $5,000 each.
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