About our future of tourism project
The future of tourism is a project from responsibletravel.com with media partner Geographical.responsibletravel.com
responsibletravel.com is a business with long term ambitions to change tourism for the benefit of local people, tourists, the environment and the industry as a whole. By benefiting local communities and helping with conservation, we believe that responsible tourism is a better alternative to mass tourism. We actively campaign for positive change in the travel and tourism industry. By initiating projects such as this one which looks at the future of tourism, we hope to create interesting and important debates around the issues in responsible tourism. We hope we'll see more curious travellers who feel empowered in the future to demand more of their travel companies.
Based in Brighton, England we market over 3,000 holidays that we have screened to meet our specific responsible tourism criteria. From African safari adventures to organic B&Bs in England, our holidays aim to create better places for people to live and to visit. Launched in 2001 with backing from Dame Anita Roddick, the website is for travellers who want more real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people. Find out more about responsibletravel.com or download a pdf.
In late 2008, the company launched a new travel community site - www.iknowagreatplace.com - a resource for travellers to share local travel secrets and great places they’ve discovered. We hope the site will help spark the ‘democratisation’ of travel; to empower travellers and locals alike to speak on behalf of places. Ultimately this will mean greater diversification of tourism destinations in the future - replacing the monopoly of ‘mega-icons’ like the Taj Mahal or the Pyramids with local alternatives. Visit iknowagreatplace.com
Responsible Travel News, set up by responsibletravel.com is a business to business website providing up-to-date and relevant news on responsible tourism. The website also provides advice for responsible tourism businesses via its resources section which gives guidance on best practices, a directory of responsible tourism organisations and a forum where members can talk to each other about issues that are important to them. The blog is regularly updated with contributors ranging from Cornwall to California. Visit responsibletravelnews.com
Geographical
Geographical, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), published continuously since 1935. Each month, Geographical brings the world into its readers' living rooms, highlighting the rich diversity of the world's cultures, wildlife and places. Geographical also provides an authoritative voice on the important social and environmental issues that face humanity, educating and informing its readers. Employing inspiring photography and exclusive in-depth editorial features, the site offers a unique blend of People and cultures, Exploration and discovery, Responsible travel, Outdoor-equipment advice, The natural world, Environmental issues, Science and technology, and The best of Britain.
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