Responsible Tourism - The Right Way to Travel

Take the holiday package for example. When the best deal is offered, they might actually have a sub-standard package on our hands. To make our holiday cheaper, the travel agent may have compromised on a lot of details. Some may affect us directly & some may affect the people whose livelihood depends on tourism. Sometimes, they might get poor service because the person serving us might be underpaid.

All of us love to travel & when they receive a lovely holiday package, they think they have gotten the best deal. Also, our preconceived notions about travelling may be outdated. These days, they have to think of so plenty of things other than the place they are travelling to.

Also, travel agents might increase the group size to make it profitable for themselves, but this can inconveniences us. Guides might be overworked to show the attractions in as short a time as possible. The tourists might not get time to absorb the holiday they fantasized about whole of the year. Talk to your guides. Enquire if your holiday money is paying them well.

Be the responsible tourist & try to avoid these things. Do not compromise quality. Double check to see if the tours offered are genuine & the money you pay goes for a lovely cause.

Make it your duty to see that the people dependent on tourism in the country you are visiting are paid well. Inquire to see if women are given equal opportunities. Check whether tourism is benefiting them & not affecting them negatively.

Let your holiday be beneficial to the tourism industry & to the country you are visiting. That is responsible tourism.