Sustainable Tourism
Monday, September 10, 2007
Sustainable adventure. How can we meet the needs of
the present generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own
needs? It isn’t easy, but it can be done with a bit
of education.
Travel lightly.
Bring what you need and nothing more – but then again do not bring too much.
Take tours using your own fuel – kayaks, hikes, snorkels, etc. Limit your time in motor powered vehicles when and where possible.
Experience an area with responsible guides.
How does your guide work with local indigenous people? Do they help them develop sustainable practices to help them earn an income and maintain their habitat for the future? Do they do anything about helping these people develop land reserves to maintain life as they know it?
What kind of tours does your guide offer? Those using human power or those using extensive amounts of motor power?
Are your guides going to be in business in the years to come? The best sustainable business practice is to remain in business so that one can make a difference.
Learn from your experience.
Make a small change in your life at home. Purchase services and supplies from providers who support sustainable practices.
Show your children how other people in the world live. They will learn to appreciate what they have.
Travel lightly.
Bring what you need and nothing more – but then again do not bring too much.
Take tours using your own fuel – kayaks, hikes, snorkels, etc. Limit your time in motor powered vehicles when and where possible.
Experience an area with responsible guides.
How does your guide work with local indigenous people? Do they help them develop sustainable practices to help them earn an income and maintain their habitat for the future? Do they do anything about helping these people develop land reserves to maintain life as they know it?
What kind of tours does your guide offer? Those using human power or those using extensive amounts of motor power?
Are your guides going to be in business in the years to come? The best sustainable business practice is to remain in business so that one can make a difference.
Learn from your experience.
Make a small change in your life at home. Purchase services and supplies from providers who support sustainable practices.
Show your children how other people in the world live. They will learn to appreciate what they have.