Do overseas challenges damage the environment?
Our partners Explore Travel can bring many benefits to the traveller and the countries visited such as learning about different cultures and contributing to the local economy. Sometimes though, the impact can be negative – local people may be exploited and their environment damaged. This is why Explore has the ethos of Responsible Tourism. Its mission statement is that – • People who work for Explore should be treated fairly and are paid a fair wage • Local guides are used so as to respect local ways and customs • The trips benefit the local economy – so family run hotels are used • The impact to the environment is minimised by travelling in small groups In 2005 Explore was ‘highly commended’ in the Responsible Tourism Awards; It was the award winner in 2002 and has a three star responsible tourism rating – the highest awarded. The notes and guidelines that participants receive on their booking from Explore detail many simple ways participants can also help contribute by minimising the
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- Do overseas challenges damage the environment?
