what is responsible tourism partnership

Why Responsible Tourism matters

At WTM Africa in April we are reflecting on progress since 2002 when the Cape Declaration launched the Responsible Tourism movement. 20 years on we are reflecting on progress and looking to the future. Responsible Tourism is about making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit, in that order

Derek Hanekom, then Minister of Tourism, South Africa, spoke with passion about why Responsible Tourism matters at WTM London in 2018. He pointed out sustainability really matters to the future of our industry and spoke about the importance of spreading the Responsible Tourism message, pointing to the challenges of pollution – greenhouse gas emissions and waste – and overtourism.

He speaks with passion about the importance of decarbonisation and the urgency of achieving it. Our industry must play our part in changing behaviour, we are both a contributor to and victim of climate change.

More and more tourists are demanding that our industry address these issues. If host communities feel that they are being used by tourists and that they are not benefitting in their neighbourhoods they turn against our industry. Younger tourists and seasoned travellers alike do not want to be viewed as unwelcome visitors, they want to fell connected and welcome to participate as locals making a positive difference.

As Derek points out SA was the first country to include Responsible Tourism in its national policy in 1996 – maximising economic social and environmental benefits and minimising negative impacts. South Africa has been a pioneer but there is still much to be done we should not be satisfied until Responsible Tourism becomes to norm across our industry As Derek pointed out back in 2018 the water crisis in the Cape became a national problem for the tourism industry – in the Cape the “save like a local” campaign had a real impact on behaviour. We have to learn from each other about resilience and how to deal with crisis.

Derek concludes “We need more; it has to be everyone, we will not sustain our industry or this planet it is all about our survival let us be the industry that leads the world toward sustainable practises – if we can do this we can assure that there is a world where people can enjoy and benefit from fulfilling tourism experiences” It is us who have to be the change agents…

Responsible Tourism at WTM Africa in April 2022

Monday 11th

13:30 – 14:15 Responsible Technology for Travel & Tourism

The tourism industry - travel, hospitality and attractions - has developed a bewildering range of tech solutions to reduce carbon emissions, water consumption, food waste and plastics. New technology alone will not achieve the change we need to see in our industry, we need to encourage behavioural change amongst our staff and our clients. For this panel, we have chosen experienced experts who can look behind the brochures and the sales pitch to share what they have learnt about what works, what doesn't and why?

Moderator: Harold Goodwin, WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor

Angus Spurr GM Park Inn Cape Town

Tracy Schaffer, Sustainability Officer for the Cullinan Group

Chris Van Zyl, Group Environmental Manager The Vineyard

Hugo Vermeulen Solarus

15:30 – 17:00 The 2022 Africa Responsible Tourism Awards

Tuesday 12th

10:30-11:15 Twenty years of Responsible Tourism in South Africa

The Responsible Tourism movement was founded twenty years ago in Cape Town and has grown to have influence around the world as more and more businesses and destinations have taken responsibility to use tourism to make better places for people to live in and to visit. It has not been easy. This panel will reflect on the progress that has been made since the publication of the White Paper in 1996 and consider the challenges faced. Looking to the future, we shall discuss the current priorities and how progress might be made more quickly.

Derek Hanekom, former Minister of Tourism, South Africa - he made a passionate and memorable speech about Responsible Tourism at WTM London in 2018.

Sean Ingles, General & Commercial Manager at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Dr Theuns Vivian Head: Destination Development & Economic Growth, Cape Town

11:15-12:00 Progress in Responsible Tourism Around the World

The Cape Town Declaration founded a movement that has spread around the world. An opportunity to look at some of the Responsible Tourism initiatives that have developed in Africa and around the world and to reflect on whether there are ideas that could be developed for your business or destination. Given the range of challenges – climate change, biodiversity loss, inclusion – that we face, we need to make progress faster. The Platform for Change is designed to enable 'tried and tested' and promising new ideas to be shared. You may wish to contribute Responsible Tourism practices to the Platform or use it to find ways of tackling the sustainability issues which concern you and the communities you work in and with.

Emilie Hagedorn Green Heart Tourism

Lisa Scriven, Utopia Africa

12:00- 12:30 Mike Fabricius & Harold Goodwin co-chairs of the Cape Town Declaration Conference reflect on how it came about and what resulted from it

In 2002 Mike was CEO of the Western Cape Tourism Board and with Harold Goodwin co-chaired the first international conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations which launched the Cape Town Declaration the found document of the Responsible Tourism movement. Mike went on to establish. The Journey, is an independent tourism advisory and consultancy practice undertaking destination development in Africa, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and the Fear East. Mike and Harold will reflect on the progress made over the last twenty years in South Africa and around the world, barriers to change and reflect on the future.

Mike Fabricius The Journey & Co-Chair Cape Town Conference on RT in Destinations, 2002

Harold Goodwin, WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor & Co-Chair Cape Town Conference on RT in Destinations, 2002

12:45-13:30 V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront won the "Sustaining Employees and Communities through the Pandemic" category in last year's WTM Global Tourism Awards. This panel is an opportunity to hear from them and ask them why Responsible Tourism matters to them, about why it makes business sense, and about their environmental and socio-economic initiatives.

David Green – CEO, V&A Waterfront

Henry Matthys - Snr Man. Social Impact & Food Ecosystem Head

Andry Theys – Executive Manager: Operations

13:30-14:15 Local Economic Development, Creating Shared Value

The concept of shared value emerges from the writing of Harvard Professor Michael E. Porter, well-known for his previous work on competition strategy, value chains and cluster theory. Porter defines shared value as "policies and operating practices that enhance the competitiveness of a company while simultaneously advancing the social and economic conditions in the communities in which it operates". In this panel, we shall explore some African examples of this approach to growing your business, benefitting neighbouring communities and increasing the value of tourism to the destination.

Moderator Gillian Saunders, Tourism and Hospitality Adviser

Ruth Crichton Marketing & PR, Sustainability, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Glynn O'Leary CEO & Founder Transfrontier Parks Destinations

Evie Ndhlovu, Program Manager EMEA at Planeterra

14:30 -15:00 Tourism and Wildlife Conservation working with the African Leadership University

The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) has been created as part of the African Leadership University to develop passionate people who can address the current failings of the wildlife conservation sector across much of the African continent. "We need to create a new cohort of exceptionally bright and passionate people who understand why conservation is important, who can think innovatively to create value from natural resources whilst building Africa’s natural capital, and who understand how business thinking can in fact contribute to long term sustainability and the transformation of conservation into a pillar of economic growth. We must provide these people with mentored “real life” opportunities to lead and learn by creating large networks of support and opportunity. In short, we must make conservation relevant and attractive in the context of modern Africa. Richard will make a presentation followed by a Q&A

Richard Vigne Executive Director at the School of Wildlife Conservation, African leadership University

15:00-15:45 Tackling Climate Change

The latest IPCC report, “Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, is about risk, the risk to us, all of us, which results from the burning of fossil fuels and the consequent accumulation of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. The IPPC reports that the consequences of climate change are now baked in. With “very high confidence” they assert that “Near-term actions that limit global warming to close to 1.5°C would substantially reduce projected losses and damages related to climate change in human systems and ecosystems, compared to higher warming levels, but cannot eliminate them all.” Our industry contributes to greenhouse gas emissions through aviation and ground transport and heating, cooling and lighting accommodation. What can we do to reduce our emissions? On current trends sea-level rise, extreme weather events and wildfires are expected. How can we adapt to these challenges?

Goosain Isaacs Director. Climate Change, Western Cape Government

Karien Erasmus, a Senior Manager Risk Advisory Services at BDO, and part of the first phase of the Tourism Sector Risk and Climate Change study for the SA National Department of Tourism

Michael Tollman, CEO of Cullinan Holdings

15:45-16:15 Investment for Responsible Tourism & Resilience

Development banks, commercial banks and private investors all have a role to play in financing tourism. Hermione Nevill, from the International Finance Corporation, will take a destination-lens to explore some of the financing mechanisms in play, and how they are changing in the context of recovery in Africa. There will be a presentation about what the IFC is doing and an opportunity for Q&A.

Hermione Nevill, Senior Tourism Specialist at World Bank Group

16:15-17:00 We need to Increase Our Resilience

The Covid pandemic has demonstrated the vulnerability of our industry to travel bans and fear. Cape Town was not the first destination to suffer from severe drought and a large reduction in arrivals – and it will not be the last. What can businesses and destinations do to increase their resilience? What can you do? What do you need to do?

Lee-Anne Bac, Director, Strategic Development and Advisory

Simon Blackburn Sustainability Director, African Safari Collective

Gareth Morgan, Acting Executive Director: Future Planning and Resilience City of Cape Town |

Rashid Toefy, Deputy Director-General: Economic Operations, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, and Co-chairperson for the Cape Town Air Access project.

17:00 – 17:45 How can the travel and tourism industry contribute more to conservation and nature recovery?

As the world wakes up to the urgency of the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises and attention turns to the business community's response, how much more can and should the travel and tourism sector be doing to counter biodiversity loss?

Colin Bell, co-founder of Wilderness Safaris, Great Plains and Natural Selection Safaris

Wilfred Chivell, CEO: Marine Dynamics, Founder: Dyer Island Conservation Trust / African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary

Michael Lutzeyer, Founder & Visionary, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Roland Vorwerk African Nature-based Tourism Platform

The School for Responsible Tourism

Generating change where it matters, to support you on your responsible tourism journey take a look at our three (free) ways to get started today:.

Download our Responsible Tourism Practice Inspiration eBook

Take our free Introduction to Responsible Tourism short course

Responsible Tourism

First Online: 03 January 2020

Cite this chapter

Wei-Ta Fang 2

1182 Accesses

4 Citations

Responsible tourism is a new concept in tourism industry. This concept was developed by Jost Krippendorf (1938—2003), one of the Swiss scholars, during 1980s.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Available as PDF
Read on any device
Instant download
Own it forever
Available as EPUB and PDF
Compact, lightweight edition
Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
Free shipping worldwide - see info
Durable hardcover edition

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Ajzen I (1991) The theory of planned behavior. Organ Behav Hum Decis Process 50:179–211

Article Google Scholar

Bah A, Goodwin H (2003) Improving access for the informal sector to tourism in the Gambia. PPT working paper no. 15. Economic and Social Research Unit (ESCOR), London, UK of the UK Department for International Development (DFID)

Google Scholar

Beauchamp TL, Bowie NE, Arnold DG (2012) Ethical theory and business, 9th edn. Pearson, Longdon, UK

Caldito LA, Dimanche F, Ilkevich S (2015) Tourist behaviour and trends. In: Dimanche F, Andrades L (eds) Tourism in Russia: a management handbook. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK, pp 101–130

City of Cape Town, Tourism Department (2018) Responsible tourism in Cape Town. City of Cape Town, South Africa

Dangi TB, Jamal T (2016) An integrated approach to “sustainable community-based tourism”. Sustainability 8:475. https://doi.org/10.3390/su8050475

Durbarry R (2008) Tourism taxes: implications for tourism demand in the UK. Rev Dev Econ 12:21–36

Elkington J (1994) Towards the sustainable corporation: win-win-win business strategies for sustainable development. Calif Manag Rev 36:90–100

Fang W-T, Ng E, Wang C-M, Hsu M-L (2017) Normative beliefs, attitudes, and social norms: People reduce waste as an index of social relationships when spending leisure time. Sustainability 9:1696. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9101696

Goodwin H (2005) Responsible tourism and the market. Occasional paper no. 4. International Centre for Responsible Tourism, University of Greenwich, UK

Goodwin H (2011) Taking responsibility for tourism. Goodfellow, Oxford, UK

Goodwin H (2016) Responsible tourism: using tourism for sustainable development. Goodfellow, Oxford, UK

Book Google Scholar

Goodwin H, Font X (2012) Progress in responsible tourism. Goodfellow, Oxford, UK

Goodwin H, Francis J (2003) Ethical and responsible tourism: consumer trends in the UK. J Vacat Mark 9:271–284

Graafland J, Mazereeuw-Van der Duijn Schouten C (2012) Motives for corporate social responsibility. De Econ 160:377–396

Han Z, Durbarry R, Sinclair MT (2006) Modelling US tourism demand for European destinations. Tour Manag 27:1–10

Hanafiah MH, Azman I, Jamaluddin MR, Aminuddin N (2016) Responsible tourism practices and quality of life: perspective of Langkawi Island communities. Procedia—Soc Behav Sci 222:406–413

Hardy A, Beeton RJS, Pearson L (2002) Sustainable tourism: an overview of the concept and its position in relation to conceptualisations of tourism. J Sustain Tour 10:475–496

Kemp D, Vanclay F (2013) Human rights and impact assessment: clarifying the connections in practice. Impact Assess Proj Apprais 31:86–96

Kohlberg L (1973) The claim to moral adequacy of a highest stage of moral judgment. J Philos 70:630–646

Krippendorf J (1982) Towards new tourism policies: the importance of environmental and sociocultural factors. Tour Manag 3:135–148

Kumar P (2017) Marketing for hospitality and tourism services. Mc Graw Hill India, Noida, India

Ladd GW, Birch SH, Buhs ES (1999) Children’s social and scholastic lives in kindergarten: related spheres of influence? Child Dev 70:1373–1400

Manzo GG (2019) Travel & tourism economic impact 2019. World Travel & Tourism Council, London, UK

Mihalic T (2016) Sustainable-responsible tourism discourse—towards ‘responsustable’ tourism. J Clean Prod 111(Part B):461–470

Morgan N, Pritchard A, Piggott R (2002) New Zealand, 100% pure. The creation of a powerful niche destination brand. J Brand Manag 9:335–354

Morgan N, Pritchard A, Piggott R (2003) Destination branding and the role of the stakeholders: the case of New Zealand. J Vacat Mark 9:285–299

Mowforth M, Munt I (2008) Tourism and sustainability: development, globalisation and new tourism in the third world, 3rd edn. Routledge, New York, NY, USA

Muhanna E (2006) Sustainable tourism development and environmental management for developing countries. Probl Perspect Manag 4:14–30

Niedziółka I (2014) Sustainable tourism development. Reg Form Dev Stud 3:157–166

Patterson I, Balderas-Cejudo A, Rivera-Hernaez O (2017) Changing trends in the baby boomer travel market: importance of memorable experiences. J Hosp Mark Manag 26:347–360

Pender L, Sharpley R (2004) The management of tourism. Sage, London, UK

Porter ME, Kramer MR (2006) Strategy & society the link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility. Harv Bus 84:78–92

Reid DG (2003) Tourism, globalization and development: responsible tourism planning. Pluto Press, London, UK

Sharpley R (2012) Responsible tourism whose responsibility. In: Holden A, Fennell DA (eds) The Routledge handbook of tourism and the environment. Routledge, New York, NY, USA., pp 382–391

Spenceley A (2012) Responsible tourism: Critical issues for conservation and development. Taylor & Francis, Abingdon Oxford, UK

Stanford D (2006) Responsible tourism, responsible tourists: what makes a responsible tourist in New Zealand? Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand (2008) Tourism New Zealand annual report 2007–2008. Tourism New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand

Download references

Author information

Authors and affiliations.

Graduate Institute of Environmental Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan

Wei-Ta Fang

You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Wei-Ta Fang .

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

About this chapter

Fang, WT. (2020). Responsible Tourism. In: Tourism in Emerging Economies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2463-9_6

Download citation

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2463-9_6

Published : 03 January 2020

Publisher Name : Springer, Singapore

Print ISBN : 978-981-15-2462-2

Online ISBN : 978-981-15-2463-9

eBook Packages : Economics and Finance Economics and Finance (R0)

Share this chapter

Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content:

Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article.

Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Find a journal
Track your research

Destination Stewardship

It isn’t uncommon for tourism policies and plans to be made without community input, but tourism does not exist in a vacuum. Communities feel the consequences of being excluded: from overtourism and climate and biodiversity threats to cultural heritage loss and widening social inequities. To build a more sustainable and responsible future for tourism – for destination communities, businesses, and tourists alike – we need a more holistic approach, one that puts communities at the center of tourism planning and decision-making.

Without doing so we risk losing what makes so many destinations unique and worth visiting.

Destination Stewardship – a model that uses a multistakeholder approach to maintaining the cultural, environmental, economic, and aesthetic integrity of their country, region, or town – puts communities in the driver seat. More importantly, this process allows for historically excluded communities to have not only a say in the planning process but also to take a participatory role in the management process.

Through a multi-disciplinary approach, CREST analyzes the complex context of local tourism ecosystems to execute projects that are both technical and holistic. Whether it’s sustainable tourism master planning, capacity-building, tourism visioning, marketing and branding, workshops and training with local stakeholders, and much more, we apply decades of rigorous data and case study collection from around the globe to implement best practices in our destination work.

Our Destination Stewardship Work

Destinations and communities are at the core of what we do. Our work seeks to empower communities and foster shared decision-making models, thus ensuring tourism balances visitor demand with resident quality of life and preservation of local culture and natural resources.

What is responsible tourism and why does it matter?

Disclaimer: Some posts on Tourism Teacher may contain affiliate links. If you appreciate this content, you can show your support by making a purchase through these links or by buying me a coffee . Thank you for your support!

Responsible tourism is a term we hear thrown about a lot these days, but what does it actually mean to be a responsible tourist? Who needs to be ‘responsible’ and why does responsible tourism matter?

There is no denying the increased recognition amongst tourism industry stakeholders and tourists when it comes to social and corporate responsibility, but the reality is that whilst most of us are familiar with the term ‘responsible tourism’, many of us do not know exactly what this entails…. so in this article I will explain all.

What is responsible tourism?

Responsible tourism definition

What is the difference between responsible tourism and sustainable tourism, the growth of responsible tourism.

Why is responsible tourism important?

How can we be responsible tourists?

How can the tourism industry be more responsible, footsteps ecolodge, the gambia, eden project, cornwall, reality tours and travel, india, dolphin discovery centre, western australia, rancho margot, costa rica, responsible tourism: key takeaways, responsible tourism faqs, responsible tourism: to conclude.

In recent years there has been a clear shift away from the desire to embark on a traditional package holiday , which focusses on the concept of sun, sea and sand towards more experiential travel . Nowadays, many consumers are in search of holidays that provide them with more than two weeks on the beach , and instead are seeking deeper immersive experiences, where there is a greater focus on sustainability. This is coupled with a general trend towards more sustainable living and a greater awareness of the impacts of our actions on society and the natural environment.

In essence, responsible tourism is tourism that exhibits responsible behaviour, both in terms of the tourist and their individual actions, but also in terms of the industry and how the tourism provision is managed. Responsible tourism has become an established area of tourism research and practice and a household term, however the term is somewhat subjective and poorly understood in some contexts.

The definition of responsible tourism, both in theory and practice, has been the subject of debate for many years. The problem lies with the inherent subjectivity surrounding the term responsible- what one person may think is ‘responsible behaviour’, another may not.

Whilst many academics and industry practitioners have attempted to define the term responsible tourism, the most referenced source when it comes to defining the term remains to be the Cape Town Declaration. The 2002 Cape Town Declaration characterises responsible tourism in terms of the following:

minimising impacts
generating economic benefits for host communities
involving local people in decision making
conserving natural and cultural heritage
providing meaningful connections between tourists and local people
being accessible and culturally sensitive

In other words, tourism should encompass aspects of the above in order to be considered ‘responsible’.

Harold Goodwin is one of the key authors who has written about responsible tourism. If you are studying responsible tourism I highly recommend that you cite him in your work! You can find his most recent book here .

Although the term responsible tourism does share much in common with sustainable tourism , ecotourism , ethical tourism and other related forms of socially-conscious tourism, it is NOT the same. This can be quite confusing because oftentimes the terms sustainable tourism and responsible tourism are used interchangeably, but they shouldn’t be.

As I explain in detail in my article on sustainable tourism , there are three pillars to sustainable tourism- the environment, society and the economy. The World Tourism Organisation prescribes that sustainable tourism should:

Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity.
Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserve their built and living cultural heritage and traditional values, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and tolerance.
Ensure viable, long-term economic operations, providing socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders that are fairly distributed, including stable employment and income-earning opportunities and social services to host communities, and contributing to poverty alleviation.

Whilst there are clear aims of sustainable tourism, when it comes to responsible tourism the definition is a bit more loose, without such transparent prerequisites and instead relying on the premise of simply ‘being responsible’. In other words, responsible tourism will often encompass the elements noted above, but these are not essential.

The concept of responsible tourism may be in the public mind more now than ever before, but it isn’t new. The vision of a more responsible form of tourism was discussed at length back in the 1980s and became an important element within the fast emerging concept of sustainable tourism. More than twenty five years ago it was noted that the industry would have to adopt more environmentally orientated and socially responsible practices, yet this has only really become prominent in the past decade.

According to a study undertaken by Booking.com in 2020, over half (53%) of tourists around the world want to travel more sustainably in the future. The company, along with many other industry professionals-myself included- expects to see a more eco-conscious mindset in future years. Whilst there was a general shift towards a more sustainable mindset anyway, this was amplified by the COVID pandemic, as coronavirus amped people’s awareness of their impact on the environment and local communities.

Nowadays, the label of ‘responsible tourism’ is by far the most well-used sustainability-focussed term throughout the travel and tourism industry. In fact, a study undertaken in 2009 by SNV suggests that tour operators are almost five times as likely to use the term ‘responsible tourism’ than any other similar label (e.g. ecotourism, sustainable tourism, ethical tourism). Sadly, the subjectivity of the term does allow room for the term itself to be used exploited and for greenwashing to occur, but that’s a discussion for another day.

The UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili stated , quite rightly, that:

‘ Sustainability must no longer be a niche part of tourism but the new norm for every part of our sector. That means an opportunity to build back better and create and industry that is more resilient and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals . ‘

The tourism industry is arguably the biggest industry in the world and it has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few decades. Unfortunately, as the industry has grown around the world, so have the negative impacts that it causes. Whilst the pandemic has been a disaster for the tourism industry and those whose livelihoods depend on it, it has also presented us with a unique opportunity to fix what was/is broken.

From the depths of the Amazon jungle to the Australian outback, there are few places in the world that have escaped the burgeoning growth of the travel and tourism industry. Unfortunately, in many cases, this has come at the expense of natural resources, local economies and indigenous populations. Responsible tourism is all about minimising these negative impacts (think erosion, littering, rises in crime, deterioration of authenticity , economic leakage and so on) and capitalising on the good stuff- the economic benefits, the preservation of natural areas and the promotion of culture and heritage, amongst other positive impacts of tourism.

Ultimately, if we want to preserve the very things that it is we are going to see (the beach, the mountain, the wildlife etc) for future generations, then we need to behave responsibly and sustainably- that’s why responsible tourism isn’t just important- it’s imperative.

We all need to think about the impacts that our actions have on the world around us. Yes, it is extremely difficult (if possible at all) to be 100% responsible for 100% of the time. BUT, there are many things that we CAN do to help to protect and preserve the environment, society and the economy. You can read a detailed account of how to be an ethical tourist here , but for now I will list a few subtle changes that you can make to help be a more responsible tourist when you travel:

Don’t buy animal souvenirs
Avoid unethical wildlife tourism
Don’t drop litter
Don’t touch coral
Try slow tourism
Opt for eco-friendly transportation options
Turn off the lights
Try ecotourism
Avoid plastic
Recycle
Don’t waste water
Stick to main paths
Limit economic leakage where you can
Haggle fairly
Learn the local language
Be respectful of local customs and traditions
Don’t give to beggars
Treat people fairly
Avoid sex tourism
Don’t take photos of people without their permission

A key aspect to ensuring sustainable tourism is achieved is through careful planning and management. Tourism industry stakeholders at all levels, ranging from the taxi driver and hotel staff at grass roots level, through to international organisations and national Government, have an obligation to facilitate responsible tourism. There are many examples of what responsible behaviour from the tourism industry might look like in practice, but here are a few to give you an idea:

Hire local staff
Use local products and services to minimise economic leakage
Use ethical marketing and promotion
Involve the local community in decision making
Have a strong sense of corporate social responsibility
Use environmentally friendly products and services
Limited economic leakage
Educate workers
Offer training and development opportunities for staff
Work together with other industry stakeholders

Examples of responsible tourism

There are examples of responsible tourism from all over the world! However, to give you an idea of what responsible tourism looks like in practice, I have given a few examples for you below. (Note- these can also be classified as examples of sustainable tourism .)

My first example of sustainable tourism is Footsteps Ecolodge , which I visited back in 2010.

David, the Founder of Footsteps Ecolodge expresses how when he took a relatively cheap trip to The Gambia, he discovered that the staff at his booked hotel were only earning on average £1 per day. David felt guilty for enjoying a holiday knowing that the locals were receiving little or no economic benefits at all from hosting him.

David went on to develop Footsteps Ecolodge, with a mission to improve The Gambia’s trade through responsible tourism and therefore encourages sustainable development. In fact, one of his goals has led footsteps to employ only from the local village and buy only local produce.

I loved visiting this ecolodge. It has many environmentally friendly initiatives, ranging from solar powered electricity to composting toilets. It is based far away from the main tourist areas, providing a unique and authentic holiday experience. After spending a few days in the main tourist resort of Kotu, I was happy to exchange the evening chatter in the restaurants for the humming of grasshoppers and the beach bar music for the gentle sounds of waves.

You can book a stay at Footsteps Ecolodge here .

The Eden Project is another great example of sustainable tourism.

It was built to demonstrate the importance of plants to people and to promote the understanding of vital relationships between plants and people. It is a huge complex that welcomes a wide range of tourists from the UK and overseas. In 2017, the project attracted more than o ne million visitors.

The project in fact has annual sustainability reports, monitoring its sustainable impact year on year.

You can find out more about the Eden Project in this video.

Reality Tours and Travel’s mission is to provide authentic and thought-provoking local experiences through their tours and to use the profits to create change in Indian communities.

Reality Tours and Travel is a social catalyst and works towards profit sharing programs. 80% of their profits go directly to Reality Gives which runs high quality education programs in areas where their tours work.

Reality Tours and Travel now welcomes over 15,000 guests each year and employs over 50 members of staff. Here is a bit more information about the work that they do.

The Dolphin Discovery Centre begun when Mrs Evelyn Smith begun to feed a group of dolphins near her home. Following her discovery of the dolphin grouping, specialists were brought in to monitor and study the local dolphins.

A few years later, the Dolphin Discovery Centre allowed tourists and community members to interact with the dolphins in hope they would understand and enjoy the marine mammals.

In brief, the Dolphin Discovery Centre Adopt a Dolphin Program supports the conservation of dolphins and the broader marine environment.

To date, the Dolphin Discovery Centre not only conserves dolphins, the centre also conserves turtles too. Learn more on adopting a dolphin or turtle with the Dolphin Discovery Centre here.

Ranch Margot is exactly what it sounds, a ranch located in Costa Rica. It all begun in 2004 when the founder of Rancho Margot, Juan Sostheim, purchased 400 acres of pasture. Despite the land being cleared of all vegetation, Juan Sostheim had a vision to grow sustainable food and raising animals.

Today, Rancho Margot focuses specifically on sustainable production and living, from the food they delivery to their energy production and the transportation used. Read more on Rancho Margot here.

Rancho Margot’s sustainable mission is in keeping with the Brundtland Report.

“To achieve and maintain sustainable operations, we work to find better ways to satisfy our needs without compromising future generations”

Whilst I didn’t get a chance got visit Rancho Margot during our travels through Costa Rica , it does look like a fantastic place to go and a great example of sustainable tourism.

Now that we know a bit more about what responsible tourism is and how it works, lets summarise the key takeaways:

Responsible tourism involves making ethical and sustainable choices when traveling.
It is important to respect local cultures, traditions, and customs when visiting a new place.
Supporting local communities by buying locally-made products and using locally-owned businesses can have a positive impact on the local economy.
Minimising your carbon footprint by using eco-friendly transportation options and reducing waste can help reduce the impact of tourism on the environment.
Being mindful of the impact of your visit on the local environment and taking steps to minimise damage, such as not littering or damaging natural habitats, is important.
Learning about the history and culture of the destination you are visiting can help you appreciate and respect it more.
Engaging in ethical wildlife tourism , such as visiting sanctuaries and conservation centres, can help support animal welfare and conservation efforts.
Respecting the privacy and dignity of local people is important when taking photographs or engaging in other tourist activities.
Supporting responsible tourism organisations and initiatives can help promote sustainable and ethical tourism practices.
Ultimately, responsible tourism involves making conscious and informed decisions that benefit the destination and its people, while minimising negative impacts on the environment and local communities.

Lastly, lets finish off this article by answering some of the most common questions on this topic.

Responsible tourism is a type of tourism that aims to promote ethical and sustainable practices that benefit local communities and minimise negative impacts on the environment.

Responsible tourism is important because it helps promote sustainable and ethical practices in the tourism industry, which can benefit both the environment and local communities.

How can I engage in responsible tourism?

You can engage in responsible tourism by being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, supporting local businesses, and engaging in ethical and sustainable tourism practices.

What are some examples of responsible tourism practices?

Examples of responsible tourism practices include buying locally-made products, using eco-friendly transportation options, supporting wildlife conservation efforts, and respecting local cultures and traditions.

How can tourism negatively impact local communities?

Tourism can negatively impact local communities through overdevelopment, cultural commodification , and economic exploitation.

Can responsible tourism benefit local communities?

Yes, responsible tourism can benefit local communities by supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities.

What is eco-tourism?

Eco-tourism is a type of responsible tourism that focuses on visiting natural areas in a way that is environmentally friendly and supports conservation efforts.

Can responsible tourism help reduce the negative impact of tourism on the environment ?

Yes, responsible tourism can help reduce the negative impact of tourism on the environment by promoting sustainable practices such as reducing waste and using eco-friendly transportation options.

Is responsible tourism more expensive than traditional tourism?

Responsible tourism may not necessarily be more expensive than traditional tourism, as it depends on the specific activities and accommodations chosen.

What is the role of governments and tourism organisations in promoting responsible tourism?

Governments and tourism organisations have a role in promoting responsible tourism by creating policies and guidelines that encourage sustainable and ethical practices , and by educating tourists on responsible tourism practices.

As you can see, responsible tourism is very important to ensure that the tourism industry is sustainable. To learn more about this, visit the articles listed below:

Ethical tourism: Everything you need to know
Agritourism: What, where and why
The rise of revenge tourism
Educational tourism: Everything you need to know

Liked this article? Click to share!

Taking Responsibility for Tourism

Publications

Google Scholar CrossRef Research Gate Academia Responsible Tourism News Amazon author page

There are many presentations and interviews on RT available on the Responsible Tourism Partnership YouTube Channel & Presentations on Slideshare

Books Goodwin H (2016) Responsible Tourism: Using Tourism for Sustainable Development Goodfellow 2nd edition Tasters Amazon Goodfellow Goodwin H (2011) Taking Responsibility for Tourism Goodfellow

Recent Publications The 2023 WTM Yearbook is available online pp 104-105 Celebrating two decades of RT pp 108-109 Responsible Tourism: making tourism better pp 110- 117 The Evolution of Responsible Tourism Pande, M. & Goodwin, H. (2023) ICRT India Foundation submission to National Tourism Strategy Consultation Goodwin H (2023) Responsible Travel and Ethical Tourism: Trends and Issues, Journal of Responsible Tourism Management Volume 3, 1, 01/2023 Goodwin H (2022) WTM Yearbook GTMedia pp 118-129 Responsible Tourism pp 130-132 The 2022 Responsible Tourism Charter Goodwin H (2022), Overtourism Solutions, in D. Buhalis (ed.), Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing. Goodwin H (2022), Responsible Tourism, in D. Buhalis (ed.), Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing. Goodwin H (2021) Responsible Tourism in India Government of India Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM), Goodwin H (2021) City destinations, overtourism and governance International Journal of Tourism in Cities May 2021 “As the cases of Barcelona and Venice demonstrate, they are unable to manage the flows of day visitors arriving from the surrounding region, and the airports, ports, roads and railways are managed by regional and national governments. The different functions, powers and performance of government bodies need to be researched if we are to secure a better understanding of the complex and multi-layered activity of tourism can best be governed.” Goodwin H (2022) Ethics and Responsibility in Tourism – the Impact of COVID-19 in COVID-19 and the Tourism Industry, Sustainability, Resilience and New Directions (Eds) Anukrati Sharma, Azizul Hassan, Priyakrushna Mohanty, Routledge, London pp.163-178 Goodwin H, Lyle C, Peeters P (2021) Time for Effective Action to Remove Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. Peeters P, Lyle C, Goodwin H (2021) Zero CO2 emissions aviation Breda University AJ Walmsley, S Partington, R Armstrong, H Goodwin (2018) Reactions to the national living wage in hospitality Employee Relations Emerald Goodwin H (2019) Overtourism: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Tourismus Wissen – quarterly April 2019 Goodwin H (2019) Economic Development Going Beyond Trickledown Tourismus Wissen – quarterly November 2019 Goodwin H (2019) Foreword pp.9-13 in Torn-Laapio A (Ed) Special issues in Responsible Tourism . JAMK University, Finland

Responsible Tourism Partnership Working Papers 1. Goodwin H (2019 ) Managing Tourism in Barcelona 3rd Edition 2. Kumar, R., Bobbin, J., Goodwin, H. (2017) Tourism Impacts in Kumarakom, Kerala, India 3. Bobbin J & Goodwin H (2018) The Local Impacts of Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom 4. Goodwin H (2017) The Challenge of Overtourism

Chapters Goodwin H (2019) Barcelona: crowding out the locals in R. Dodds & R. Butler Overtourism: Issues, Realities and Solutions, de Gruyter Studies in Tourism Goodwin H (2018) Chapter 1 Responsible Tourism and the Conservation of Heritage in Asian Urban Areas in Jamieson W and Engelhardt R A The Planning and Management of Responsible Urban Heritage Destinations in Asia Goodfellow Goodwin H (2017) Chapter 14 Issues of Resilience, Sustainability and Responsibility in Tourism in Butler R (2017) Tourism and Resilience CABI Goodwin H (2014) What Does the Concept of Responsibility Contribute to the Teaching of Sustainability in Universities? in Integrating Sustainability Thinking in Science and Engineering Curricula, Innovative Approaches, Methods and Tools Walter Leal Filho et al. (Eds) Springer Goodwin H (2014) 8. Responsible tourism and the green economy in DeLacy, T., Jiang, M., Lipman, G., & Vorster, S. (Eds.). (2014). Green Growth and Travelism: Concept, Policy and Practice for Sustainable Tourism . Routledge. 133-144 Goodwin H (2012) Mainstream Tourism and Sustainability in Lipman G, Delacy T, Voster S, Hawkins R and Jiang M (2012) Green Growth and Travelism Letters from Leaders, Goodfellow, Oxford pp.52-55 Goodwin H & Bah A (2012) Pro-Poor Tourism and Local Economic Development in Holden A & Fennel D (eds) A Handbook of Tourism and the Environment Routledge Goodwin H & Boekold H (2010) Chap 12, pp 181-196 in Jolliffe L Coffee Culture, Destinations and Tourism Channel View Publications, Clevedon Goodwin H (2007) Indigenous tourism and poverty reduction in Butler R & Hinch T, Tourism and Indigenous Peoples Butterworth–Heinemann pp84-94 ISBN 10:0750664460 Goodwin H (2007) Measuring and Reporting the Impact of Tourism on Poverty, Tourism Research: New Directions, Challenges and Applications Airey D and Tribe J (Eds), Chap 5 pp. 63-75 Elsevier ISBN 978-0-080-45328-6 Roe D, Goodwin H, Ashley (2004) Pro-Poor Tourism: Benefiting the Poor in T V Singh (ed) New Horizons in Tourism, Strange Experiences and Stranger Practices CABI:147-162 Goodwin H and Pender L, (2004) Ethics in Tourism Management in Pender L and Sharpley R, The Management of Tourism, Sage Goodwin H (2002) The Case for Responsible Tourism Chapter in Jenkins T et al. Ethical Tourism: Who Benefits? Hodder and Stoughton Goodwin H (2000) Tourism and Natural Heritage: a symbiotic relationship Robinson M et al (eds) Environmental Management and Pathways to Sustainable Tourism Business Education Publishers Ltd pp.97-112 ISBN1 871926 55 0 Goodwin H & Leader-Williams N (2000) Tourism and Protected Areas – distorting conservation priorities towards, charismatic megafauna? Chapter 14 in Entwistle, A & Dunstone N Priorities for the conservation of mammalian biodiversity. Cambridge University Press:257-275 ISBN 0 521 77279 6 Goodwin, H (2000) Tourism, National Parks and Partnership in Butler R W and Boyd S W Tourism and National Parks: Issues and Implications, Wiley:245-262 Goodwin H and Leslie J (1999) UK Tour Operator Perspectives on Indonesia in Myra P Gunawan (Ed.) Pariwisata Indonesia 2: Menuju Keputusan Yang Lebih Baik, Institute of Technology Bandung: 30-36 . ISBN 979-95311-3-6 Goodwin H (1997) Ecotourism, in Monk, K.A., Y. de Fretes, and G.Reksodiharjo-Lilley. 1997. The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku. Singapore: Periplus Editions. (ISBN 962-593-076-0) Potts, F, Goodwin, H and Walpole, M (1996) People, Wildlife and Tourism in and around Hwange National Park in Price, M (Ed), People and Tourism in Fragile Environments (Wiley, London): 199-219

Goodwin H (2017) WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 Goodwin H (2016) Managing Tourism in Barcelona Progress in Responsible Tourism Vol 5(1) pp. 28-48 Goodwin H (2016) The 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards Progress in Responsible Tourism Vol 5(1) pp. 8-17 Goodwin H (2016) Bonito, Brazil – managing sites with their carrying capacity Progress in Responsible Tourism Vol 5(1) pp. 90-94 Goodwin H (2015) Tourism, Good Intentions, and the Road to Hell: Ecotourism and Volunteering Brown Journal of World Affairs Fall/Winter 2015 • volume xxii, issue 1 Goodwin H (2015) The 2015 World Responsible Tourism Award s Goodwin H (2015) The 2014 World Responsible Tourism Awards Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(2) :16-44 Goodwin H (2015) Child Protection in the Travel & Tourism Industry Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(2):45-55 Goodwin H (2015) Wise Growth in English Tourism Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(2): 75-119 Goodwin H (2014) Slum tourism: poverty, power and ethics , Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 6:1, 91-92, Goodwin H (2013) The 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(1): Goodfellow:145-160 Font X, Goodwin H, Walton R (2013) Donor funded tourism projects: factors for success Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(1): Goodfellow: 7-30 Goodwin H (2013) Community-based tourism in the developing world: delivering the goods? Progress in Responsible Tourism 3(1): Goodfellow: 31-56 Ficapal J, Goodwin H (2013) Hacia un turismo responsable y sostenible Harvard Deusto business review, Nº 224, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Claves para el negocio turístico: presente y futuro de un sector lleno de oportunidades) , págs. 40-51 Goodwin H, Font X, Aldrigui M (2012) 6th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destination s Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Turismo. São Paulo, 6 (3):398-402 Goodwin H (2012) Ten Years of Responsible Tourism: an assessment in Progress in Responsible Tourism 2(1): Goodfellow Goodwin H (2012) The 2012 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards i n Progress in Responsible Tourism 2(1): Goodfellow Goodwin H (2011) The 2011 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards i n Progress in Responsible Tourism 1(1):102-130 Goodfellow Walmsley A & Goodwin H (2011) Responsible Aviation: Setting the Agenda in Progress in Responsible Tourism 1(1):14-23 Goodfellow Goodwin H & Walmsley (2010) A Indulging Indulgence. Tourism, Carbon Offsetting and Climate Change ICRT Occasional Paper No.20. Goodwin H (2010) The EU Package Travel Directive: Unintended Consequences Travel Law Quarterly 2 (1) 51-52 Waddilove A & Goodwin H (2010) Tourism in Transition? ICRT Occasional Paper 18 Goodwin H, McCombes L & Eckardt C (2010) Advances in Travel Philanthropy: Raising money through the travel and tourism industry for charitable purposes WTM & ICRT Occasional Paper 13 Goodwin H & Santilli R (2009) Community-Based Tourism: a success? ICRT & GTZ ICRT Occasional Paper 11 Goodwin H (2009) Reflections on 10 years of Pro-Poor Tourism , Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events 1 (1) March 2009: 90-94 Goodwin H (2008) Tourism, local economic development, and poverty reduction, Applied Research in Economic Development 5 (3) December 2008: 55-64 Goodwin H (2008) Pro-Poor Tourism: a response in Third World Quarterly 29 (5) 869-871 Goodwin H (2007) Advances in Responsible Tourism International Centre for Responsible Tourism Occasional Paper 08 Goodwin H and Walters K (2007) No Water No Future – Tourism Drinking Destinations Dry Goodwin H, Roe D and Ashley C (2007) Pro-Poor Tourism Partnership Annual Register 2007 Pro-Poor Tourism Partnership Spenceley A and Goodwin H (2007) Nature-Based Tourism and Poverty Alleviation: Impacts of Private Sector and Parastatal Enterprises in and around Kruger National Park, South Africa in Current Issues in Tourism Volume:10 Number:2-3 pp. 255–277 Ashley C & Goodwin H (2007) ‘Pro-poor tourism’ – what’s gone right and what’s gone wrong? Overseas Development Institute Opinion 80 Ashley C, Goodwin H and McNab D, (2005) Making Tourism Count for the Local Economy in Dominican Republic : Ideas for Good Practice Bah A & Goodwin H (2003) Improving Access for the Informal Sector to Tourism in The Gambia Pro-Poor Tourism, London Francis J & Goodwin H (2003) Ethical and Responsible Tourism: consumer trends in the UK Journal of Vacation Marketing 9 (3) 2003 pp 271-284 Roe D, Goodwin H, Ashley C (2002) The Tourism Industry and Poverty Reduction: A Business Primer Pro-poor tourism briefing paper No 2 March 2002 Goodwin H (2002) Local Community Involvement in Tourism around National Parks: Opportunities and Constraints in Special Issue of Current Issues in Tourism 5(3&4) 2002 reprinted in Local Community Involvement in Tourism around National Parks: Opportunities and Constraints in Luck M & Kirstges T (2003) Global Ecotourism Policies and Case Studies Channel View Publications Goodwin, H & Roe, D (2001) Tourism Livelihoods and Protected Areas: Opportunities for Fair-trade Tourism in and around national parks International Journal of Tourism Research (3) 2:377-391 Walpole M Goodwin H and Ward K (2001) Pricing policy for tourism in protected areas: lessons from Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Conservation Biology 15 (1) February 2001 pp. 218-227. Walpole M J, Goodwin H J (2001) Local attitudes towards conservation and tourism around Komodo National Park, Indonesia Environmental Conservation 28 (2):160-166 Ashley C, Roe D, Goodwin H (2001) Pro-poor Tourism Strategies: Making Tourism Work for the Poor ODI,CfRT,IIED April 2001 Ashley C, Goodwin H, Roe, D (2001) Pro-Poor Tourism Strategies: Expanding Opportunities for the Poor Pro-poor tourism briefing paper No 1 April 2001 Goodwin H (2001) Making Travel Sustainable an introduction Earthwatch (reprinted 2002) Goodwin H & Walpole M (2000) Assessing the Impact of Tourism in and around Komodo National Park in Pariwisata Indonesia 3 Menghadapi Abad XXI Institute of Technology Bandung: 30-36 . ISBN 979-95311-5-2 Walpole M J & Goodwin H (2000) Local Economic Impacts of Dragon Tourism in Indonesia Annals of Tourism Research 27 (3) 559-576 Ashley C, Boyd C and Goodwin H (2000) Pro-poor Tourism: Putting Poverty at the Heart of the Tourism Agenda . Overseas Development Institute Natural Resource Perspectives 51. Warburton, CA, Parsons ECM & Goodwin H Marine wildlife tourism and whale-watching on the Isle of Mull, Scotland Journal of Cetacean Resource Management SC/52/WW17 Goodwin H (1999) with River Path Associates Changing the Nature of Tourism: Developing an agenda for action Department for International Development ISBN1 86192 023 7 Goodwin H (1998) Sustainable Tourism and Poverty Elimination , A Discussion Paper for the Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and the Department for International Development pp8 Goodwin H (1996) In Pursuit of Ecotourism Biodiversity and Conservation 5(3):277-291 ISSN 0960-311 Goodwin, Harold J., and Ian R. Swingland (1996) “Ecotourism, biodiversity and local development. ” Biodiversity and Conservation 5, no. 3 (1996): 275-276 Goodwin H (1995) Tourism and the Environment, Biologist 42, 3:129-133

Goodwin H and His Excellency Mohammed bin Hamoud al Toobi (2010) An Invitation to take responsibility and work together for sustainable development through tourism Goodwin H (2006) Pro-poor sustainable tourism practice area evaluation report: PPST evaluation, Module C Internal report SNV The Hague, SNV Goodwin H, Spenceley A & Maynard B (2002) Development of Responsible Tourism Guidelines for South Africa Final Report to DFID Goodwin H et al (2002) Harnessing Tourism for Poverty Elimination: A Blueprint from the Gambia , NRI Report No: 2693 World Tourism Organization (2002) (drafted Goodwin H) Tourism and Poverty Alleviation World Tourism Organization Goodwin H and Spenceley A (2002) National Responsible Tourism Guidelines For South Africa and Explanatory letter to accompany them DEAT March, 2002 subsequently published as Guidelines for Responsible Tourism by DEAT, May 2002 Goodwin H and Townsend C (2001) The British Ecotourism Market IYE 2002 Report for World Tourism Organization Goodwin H (2001) Characteristics of International Markets for Ecotourism pp.33-44 in CAP/36/Final Report Technical Seminar on Ecotourism, World Tourism Organization July 2001 Goodwin, H, Kent I, Parker K, Walpole, M (1998) Tourism, Conservation and Sustainable Development IIED December 1998 ISSN 1 361 8628 Goodwin, H J, Kent, I J, Parker K T, Walpole M J (1997) one of four reports on Tourism, Conservation and Sustainable Development. Vol I Comparative Report Department for International Development, London Goodwin, H J, Kent, I J, Parker K T, Walpole M J (1997) one of four reports on Tourism, Conservation and Sustainable Development. Vol II Keoladeo National Park India Department for International Development, London Goodwin, H J, Kent, I J, Parker K T, Walpole M J (1997) one of four reports on Tourism, Conservation and Sustainable Development. Vol III Komodo National Park, Indonesia Department for International Development, London Goodwin, H J, Kent, I J, Parker K T, Walpole M J (1997) one of four reports on Tourism, Conservation and Sustainable Development. Vol IV Southeast Lowveld, Zimbabwe Department for International Development, London

Goodwin H (2015) Responsible Tourism Global Island News

Goodwin H (2013) WTM Means Responsible Tourism pp 38-14 IMO Business

Goodwin H (2012) Commonwealth Finance Ministers Report 2012-2013 :157-159; Commonwealth Secretariat & Henley Media Group#

Goodwin H (2011) Introduzione to Grigolli P Turismi responsabili Teorie, pratiche, prospective FrancoAngeli Italy

Goodwin H (2011) Taking Responsibility for Tourism in Commonwealth Secretariat Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2012 Commonwealth Secretariat

Goodwin H (2010) Responsible tourism in destinations Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2010 pp.209-211

Goodwin H (2009) Voyage of Experience in The House Parliament’s weekly magazine Travel and Tourism Supplement July 2009 pp.8-9

Goodwin H J (2010) Creating Responsible Tourism Destinations Tourism Insights November 2009 Visit Britain

Goodwin H and Rowe D Pro-Poor Tourism Annual Register 2006 PPTP

Goodwin H & Bah A (2006) The Gambia: paradise or purgatory? in The International Development Magazine DFID

Caroline Ashley, Harold Goodwin, Douglas McNab, Mareba Scott, Luis Chaves (2006) Making Tourism Count for the Local Economy in the Caribbean: Guidelines for Good Practice. Pro-Poor Tourism Partnership and Caribbean Tourism Organisation

Goodwin H (2006) Community-based tourism: Failing to Deliver ID21 Insights June 2006, Issue #62

Goodwin H and Rowe D (2005) Pro-Poor Tourism Annual Register 2005 PPTP

Goodwin H (2005) Responsible Tourism and the Market ICRT

Jamieson W Goodwin H and Edmonds C, (2004) Contribution of Tourism to Poverty Alleviation Pro Poor Tourism and the Challenge of Measuring Impacts Transport Policy and Tourism Section, Transport Division UN ESCAP please note author’s name misspelt in pdf

Goodwin H (2004) Tourism and Local Economic Development – International Business Leaders Forum and International Tourism Partnership

Goodwin H (2001) Responsible Tourism and the Market International Centre for Responsible Tourism

Goodwin H Pro-Poor Tourism, Opportunities for Sustainable Local Development in Development and Cooperation 5/2000 DSE Frankfurt ISSN 0721-2178:12-14

Goodwin H,. Johnston G and Warburton C (2000) Tourism & Carnivores the Challenge Ahead WWF UK

Goodwin H (1998) Eco-tourism: Is there an Alternative? Tourism Trendspotter 1(1):15-17

Goodwin H (1996) Turismo e Ambiente O Biólogo (Lisbon):15-20

Goodwin H (1995) Training for Local Participation, Tourism Concern, Focus 16 ISSN1358-7943

Progress in Responsible Tourism Click here to download Progress in Tourism Vol 1 (1) Click here to download Progress in Tourism Vol 1 (2) Click here to download Progress in Tourism Vol 2 (1) Click here to download Progress in Tourism Vol 2 (2) Click here to download Progress in Tourism Volume 3 (1) April 2014 Click here to download Progress in Tourism Volume 3 (2) February 2015 Click here to download Progress in Tourism Volume 4 (1) February 2016 Click here to download Progress in Tourism Volume 4 (2) November 2016

Reviews Goodwin H (2014) Slum tourism: poverty, power and ethics Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events Review Goodwin H (2013) “ The politics of tourism development, booms and busts in Ireland .” Current Issues in Tourism , 16(6), pp. 618–619

Goodwin H (2011) Responsible Tourism, Critical issues for conservation and development Review in Tourism Management Goodwin H (2011) Tourism and Poverty Reduction: Pathways to Prosperity Review in Tourism Management 32 (5):1236

Goodwin H (2011) Tourism and Poverty Reduction: Pathways to Prosperity Review in Annals of Tourism Research 38 (2011), pp. 339-340

Goodwin H (2011) Tourism and responsibility: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean, M. Mowforth, C. Charlton, and I. Munt.Reviewed in Tourism Management 32 (2011) pp.701-702

Goodwin H (2002) The Native Tourist Review Space & Polity

Presentations Goodwin H (Mar 2017) – Powerpoint Presentation “Identity and Tourism” Debate Travel for a change: the new ethical tourism Institute of Ideas, Free Speech Allowed, Battle of Ideas October 2015, Goodwin H (Jan 2016) Responsible Business (MMU) Goodwin H (Jan 2016) All forms of tourism can be more responsible, the mass matters Goodwin H (2011) Paper presented at preparatory workshop for Rio+20 on Sustainable Use of Oceans In the Context of the Green Economy and Poverty Eradication 28 – 30 November 2011 Principauté de Monac. Conference website http://bemonaco2011.org/ papers & workshop presentations Paper on Sustainable Tourism in the Context of the Green Economy and the Eradication of Poverty and PowerPoint Presentation

Goodwin H (2011) Presentation, PowerPoint with sound, as presented at the Coalition Internationale pour un Tourisme Responsible in Paris June 1st 2011 Download www.coalition-tourisme-responsable.org

Goodwin H (2009) Taking Responsibility for Tourism There is a video of his inaugural lecture at Leeds Metropolitan University . The text , the PowerPoint and some photographs are also available on line. ICRT Occasional Paper 12

Goodwin H (2008) Holding the travel industry to account – the role of the law . Paper presented at the International Conference of the International Bar Association in Buenos Aires in session on The Greening of Tourism: An Oxymoron

Goodwin H (2008) Taking Responsibility for Development Through Tourism and in Spanish Caiax Forum Barcelona PowerPoint

Tomtitchong P & Goodwin H (2008) Images of Tourism in Thailand from the UK Tour Operators’ Perspective: A Study of Brochure Analysis ; Conference Paper, 10th International Conference on Thai Studies Jan 11 2008

Goodwin H (2006) The Poverty Angle of Sun, Sea and Sand – Maximising Tourism’s Contribution Background briefing paper for the UNCTAD/WTO International Trade Centre Executive Forum Conference. Berlin, September 2006

Goodwin H (2006) Measuring and Reporting the Impact of Tourism on Poverty Proceedings Cutting Edge Research in Tourism New directions, challenges and applications School of Management University of Surrey – awarded best paper prize.

Goodwin H (2000) Planning for Ecotourism Development in China & Ecotourism in China in The Sustainable Development and Marketing of Ecotourism in China World Tourism Organization, Madrid : 5-19, 25-32 & 55-60

Goodwin H (1997) Ecotourism and Community Benefits: National and NGO Strategies. Kenya Wildlife Service, Ecotourism Society of America and Kenya Tourist Board, Nairobi

Goodwin H (1995) Ecotourism in Indonesia: The Potential for Commercialisation and Conservation. Conference Paper delivered to Pasar Wisata Jakarta December 1995

Privacy Overview
Strictly Necessary Cookies

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

UN Tourism | Bringing the world closer

Join us on the 2030 journey, share this content.

Share this article on facebook
Share this article on twitter
Share this article on linkedin

TOURISM 4 SDGs

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), a United Nations specialized agency, is the leading international organization in the field of tourism.

Go to Tourism for SDGs Platform

UN Tourism is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism geared towards the achievement of the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN Tourism offers leadership and support to the tourism sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide, advocating for responsible tourism and promoting tourism as a driving force towards economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.

With a current membership of 159 countries, UN Tourism encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics in Tourism, in order to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts.

UNWTO 2030 Tourism Roadmap for Inclusive Growth

Today's news
Reviews and deals
Climate change
2024 election
Fall allergies
Health news
Mental health
Sexual health
Family health
So mini ways
Unapologetically
Buying guides

Entertainment

How to Watch
My watchlist
Stock market
Biden economy
Personal finance
Stocks: most active
Stocks: gainers
Stocks: losers
Trending tickers
World indices
US Treasury bonds
Top mutual funds
Highest open interest
Highest implied volatility
Currency converter
Basic materials
Communication services
Consumer cyclical
Consumer defensive
Financial services
Industrials
Real estate
Mutual funds
Credit cards
Balance transfer cards
Cash back cards
Rewards cards
Travel cards
Online checking
High-yield savings
Money market
Home equity loan
Personal loans
Student loans
Options pit
Fantasy football
Pro Pick 'Em
College Pick 'Em
Fantasy baseball
Fantasy hockey
Fantasy basketball
Download the app
Daily fantasy
Scores and schedules
GameChannel
World Baseball Classic
Premier League
CONCACAF League
Champions League
Motorsports
Horse racing
Newsletters

New on Yahoo

Privacy Dashboard

Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre

Political responsibility for the Isle of Man's welcome centre has moved to the body tasked with promoting tourism.

The Cabinet Office previously had oversight of the service, which has now been taken on by Visit Isle of Man.

The centre, at the Sea Terminal building in Douglas, provides information on local attractions and events for tourists and residents.

Visit Isle of Man said it aimed to "further elevate" services to "improve the visitor experience and promote the depth and breadth of what’s on offer".

'Visitor experience'

Created in 2007 and originally known as Tourist Information, the centre was part of the tourism sector until the Department of Community, Culture, and Leisure was dissolved in 2014 when the Cabinet Office took on responsibility.

Visit Isle of Man chief executive Deborah Heather said the welcome centre was "not only a valued asset for local residents but is also the primary front door for the Isle of Man’s visitor information".

Such centres "play an important part for discovery and promotion" and "they are gateways to fostering deep connections between visitors and the places they explore," she said.

The move would allow the agency to "take more accountability for supporting both residents and the visitor experience" to align with the island's ten-year visitor economy strategy which aims to increase the number of holidaymakers visiting the island to 500,000 by 2032, she confirmed.

Sarah Maltby MHK, political member with responsibility for Tourism and Motorsport, said while Visit Isle of Man "has always worked closely" with centre the transition "enables the team to join colleagues in the Department for Enterprise, who share many responsibilities".

"I am confident that this partnership will align the priorities that look to secure the future of the island’s tourism landscape," she added.

Why not follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X ? You can also send story ideas to [email protected]

More on this story

Visitor numbers rose by 43,000 in 2023

Tourism plan to grow Manx visitors to 500,000

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo both out for Bucks-Pacers Game 4

The Bucks face Game 4 with a 2-1 deficit and both of their All-Stars sidelined.

Jalen Brunson's 47 points carries Knicks to 3-1 series lead with 97-92 win over Sixers

The Sixers stumbled, but the Knicks did not.

NFL Draft grades: Arizona Cardinals understood the assignment with Marvin Harrison Jr.

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Cardinals' 2024 draft.

NFL Draft grades: San Francisco 49ers put together a strange class with some upside

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the 49ers' 2024 draft.

NFL Draft grades: Los Angeles Rams play it safe, fill critical needs on defense

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Rams' 2024 draft.

An iPad version of the Delta game emulator is officially on the way

Developer Riley Testut shared an update on Threads this weekend revealing that an iPad app for the Delta emulator has been in the works and is "near completion." The emulator supports a slew of Nintendo systems.

McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric

University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.

Tesla profits tumble, Fisker flatlines, and California cities battle for control of AVs

Welp, Tesla earnings happened this week — and yeah that was a lot. The stakes this time around remind me of Tesla's pre-profit era circa 2018. Now, to be clear, Tesla has enjoyed profitability since 2020.

UConn women's basketball adds Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen from transfer portal

UConn women's basketball is adding Ivy League Player of the Year Kaitlyn Chen from the transfer portal. Chen played her previous three seasons at Princeton.

Could Jerome Powell be fired? It's an open legal question Trump could test.

The president of the United States would probably have a hard time firing a Federal Reserve chair over interest rates. But nobody is totally sure what would happen if he tried.

Apple’s OLED iPad Pro may come packing an M4 chip and an emphasis on AI

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the much-anticipated OLED iPad Pro may arrive not with the new M3 chip, but the next-gen M4. He also says it may be positioned as Apple’s ‘first truly AI-powered device.’

This viral anti-aging snail-slime serum is on sale for $17 (over 30% off) — escar-go and get it!

The weird yet effective bestselling formula has won over fans who say it tones and tightens like nothing else: 'I'm 54 years old but look like I’m 40!'

2024 NFL Draft grades: Cincinnati Bengals walk away with immediate impact, especially along the lines

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Bengals' 2024 draft.

2024 NFL Draft grades: Washington Commanders did pretty well, but everything hinges on Jayden Daniels

Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Commanders' 2024 draft.

Trump gets roasted at White House correspondents’ dinner, as pro-Palestinian protesters take aim at Biden. Here’s what to know.

From Biden's age to Trump's legal woes, nothing was off limits.

Stripe's big changes, Brazil's newest fintech unicorn and the tale of a startup shutdown

Stripe announced that it will be de-coupling payments from the rest of its financial services stack. This is a big change, considering that in the past, even as Stripe grew its list of services, it required businesses to be payments customers in order to use any of the rest. Alongside this, the company is adding in a number of new embedded finance features and a new wave of AI tools.

Kiki Iriafen transferring to USC after breakout year at Stanford, will team up with JuJu Watkins

The Pac-12's Most Improved Player is taking her talents to USC.

Kyle Richards raves about these No. 1 bestselling no-show socks, and they're just $2 a pair

The 'Real Housewives' star is among the thousands of buyers who love their breathability and secure fit.

'My mom is in love with this thing': Amazon's No. 1 bestselling bathrobe is 'beyond soft' and it's just $17

'Don’t waste your money on an expensive name-brand robe, I promise this is better,' said one of 33,000+ fans.

Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre

The welcome centre can be found in the Sea Terminal building in Douglas

Published 28 April 2024, 07:21 BST

Political responsibility for the Isle of Man's welcome centre has moved to the body tasked with promoting tourism.

The Cabinet Office previously had oversight of the service, which has now been taken on by Visit Isle of Man.

The centre, at the Sea Terminal building in Douglas, provides information on local attractions and events for tourists and residents.

Visit Isle of Man said it aimed to "further elevate" services to "improve the visitor experience and promote the depth and breadth of what’s on offer".

'Visitor experience'

Such centres "play an important part for discovery and promotion" and "they are gateways to fostering deep connections between visitors and the places they explore," she said.

"I am confident that this partnership will align the priorities that look to secure the future of the island’s tourism landscape," she added.

Why not follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook , external and X , external ? You can also send story ideas to [email protected]

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Jesse Chase-Lubitz , Skift

April 25th, 2024 at 2:33 PM EDT

Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz

Klook, a leading platform for travel experiences in Asia, signed a letter of intent with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost experiences in the country. The company is hoping to double the number of bookings it has for tourism packages to Thailand this year.

Klook says it is focusing on events, from Muay Thai matches to music festivals to Michelin visits and river cruises. The collaboration should have a particular impact on ticketing, as it allows the company to offer an integrated booking experience to major festivals and top attractions.

Klook is also planning to promote the less obvious attractions and support small to medium operators by providing digitalization tools that can bring offerings online and showcase them to a global audience.

Thailand Gaining in Popularity

Thailand is a long-time travel favorite and it bounced back strong after COVID. Klook says the country has had a 44% growth in foreign tourist arrivals over the past year and a Travel Pulse survey shows that travelers are looking to increase their target budgets for Thailand in 2024 by up to 50%.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand conducted its own survey echoing these results . They found that tourists are spending more on luxury accommodations despite higher airfares and that the use of online platforms for travel arrangements is rising, with tour operators “still playing a significant role.”

Other tour operators, such as EF World Journeys, which offers educational tours, say Thailand is a growing favorite for North American travelers and that it remains one of the top three most popular destinations in Asia.

“Year-to-date, EF Go Ahead Tours has realized nearly 60% year-over-year growth in bookings to Thailand, adding several new tour offerings in the country to meet the demand in the region,” says Heidi Durflinger, President of EF World Journeys which operates two of their offerings.

“Based on our trending destinations data, which is based on thousands of demand indicators amongst younger adult travelers (18-35), tours in Thailand have been a consistent top 5 destination for bookings during Spring Break, but we are also seeing strong demand for Thailand from travelers seeking international beach vacations all year round,” said Heather Leisman, President, EF Ultimate Break.

The Daily Newsletter

Our daily coverage of the global travel industry. Written by editors and analysts from across Skift’s brands.

Have a confidential tip for Skift? Get in touch

Tags: Klook , thailand , tourism

Photo credit: Klook & Thailand Tourism Authority Tuk Tuk at Wat Ratchanadda and the Loha Prasat, Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Source: Klook

Sunday, April 28, 2024

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Press Releases

Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights Leaders, Academics, and Policymakers Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to Advance AI’s Responsible Development and Deployment

Group Chaired by Secretary Mayorkas Will Consider Ways to Promote Safe and Secure Use of AI in our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C . – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board (the Board). The Board will advise the Secretary, the critical infrastructure community, other private sector stakeholders, and the broader public on the safe and secure development and deployment of AI technology in our nation’s critical infrastructure. The Board will develop recommendations to help critical infrastructure stakeholders, such as transportation service providers, pipeline and power grid operators, and internet service providers, more responsibly leverage AI technologies. It will also develop recommendations to prevent and prepare for AI-related disruptions to critical services that impact national or economic security, public health, or safety. President Biden directed Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to establish the Board, which includes 22 representatives from a range of sectors, including software and hardware companies, critical infrastructure operators, public officials, the civil rights community, and academia. The inaugural members of the Board are:

Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI;
Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-Founder, Anthropic;
Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines;
Rumman Chowdhury, Ph.D., CEO, Humane Intelligence;
Alexandra Reeve Givens, President and CEO, Center for Democracy and Technology
Bruce Harrell, Mayor of Seattle, Washington; Chair, Technology and Innovation Committee, United States Conference of Mayors;
Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law;
Vicki Hollub, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum;
Jensen Huang, President and CEO, NVIDIA;
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM;
Fei-Fei Li, Ph.D., Co-Director, Stanford Human-centered Artificial Intelligence Institute;
Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland;
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft;
Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO, Adobe;
Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet;
Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for Science and Technology; Director, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy;
Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco; Chair, Business Roundtable;
Adam Selipsky, CEO, Amazon Web Services;
Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD);
Nicol Turner Lee, Ph.D., Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution;
Kathy Warden, Chair, CEO and President, Northrop Grumman; and
Maya Wiley, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

DHS is responsible for the overall security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure, which hundreds of millions of Americans rely on every day to light their homes, conduct business, exchange information, and put food on the table. Critical infrastructure encompasses sixteen sectors of American industry, including our defense, energy, agriculture, transportation, and internet technology sectors. The Board will advise DHS on ensuring the safe and responsible deployment of AI technology in these sectors in the years to come, and it will look to address threats posed by this technology to these vital services. “Artificial Intelligence is a transformative technology that can advance our national interests in unprecedented ways. At the same time, it presents real risks— risks that we can mitigate by adopting best practices and taking other studied, concrete actions,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “I am grateful that such accomplished leaders are dedicating their time and expertise to the Board to help ensure our nation’s critical infrastructure—the vital services upon which Americans rely every day—effectively guards against the risks and realizes the enormous potential of this transformative technology.” Secretary Mayorkas selected these experts to develop multifaceted, cross-sector approaches to pressing issues surrounding the benefits and risks of this emerging technology. It will convene for the first time in Early May with subsequent meetings planned quarterly. At the outset, the Board will: 1) provide the Secretary and the critical infrastructure community with actionable recommendations to ensure the safe adoption of AI technology in the essential services Americans depend upon every day, and 2) create a forum for DHS, the critical infrastructure community, and AI leaders to share information on the security risks presented by AI. The Board will help DHS stay ahead of evolving threats posed by hostile nation-state actors and reinforce our national security by helping to deter and prevent those threats. The DHS Homeland Threat Assessment of 2024 warns the public of the threat AI-assisted tools pose to our economic security and critical infrastructure, including how these technologies “have the potential to enable larger scale, faster, efficient, and more evasive cyber attacks—against targets, including pipelines, railways, and other US critical infrastructure.” It also concludes that nation states, including the People’s Republic of China, are developing “other AI technologies that could undermine U.S. cyber defenses, including generative AI programs that support malicious activity such as malware attacks.” Shantanu Narayen, Chair & CEO, Adobe: “Adobe is honored to be a part of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to share learnings and recommendations with Secretary Mayorkas and key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. This Board holds enormous potential to advance AI technology, establishing guidelines that will help AI enhance and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure while mitigating any risks it could pose.” Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, Advanced Micro Devices: “The widespread use of AI has the potential to improve every aspect of our daily lives. It is critical that we work across the public and private sectors to adopt a collaborative and responsible approach that will ensure we harness the incredible power of AI for good. I am honored to work alongside such an esteemed group of colleagues on this important issue.” Adam Selipsky, CEO, Amazon Web Services: “As one of the world’s leading developers and deployers of AI tools and services, AWS supports fostering the safe, secure, and responsible development of AI technology. We appreciate the opportunity to serve as an inaugural member of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, and we are committed to continued collaboration with policymakers, industry, researchers, critical infrastructure providers, and the AI community to advance the responsible and secure use of AI.” Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-Founder, Anthropic: “AI technology is capable of offering immense benefits to society if deployed responsibly, which is why we’ve advocated for efforts to test the safety of frontier AI systems to mitigate potential risks. We’re proud to contribute to studying the implications of AI on protecting critical infrastructure with other leaders in the public and private sectors. Safe AI deployment is paramount to securing infrastructure that powers American society, and we believe the formation of this board is a positive step forward in strengthening U.S. national security.” Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco; Chair, Business Roundtable: “AI must be as safe, secure, and responsible as it is revolutionary. This collective effort underscores the importance of deploying AI innovations in a manner that safeguards our nation’s critical infrastructure. I look forward to working with Secretary Mayorkas and other members of the Board to strengthen American resilience in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.” Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines: “By driving innovative tools like crew resourcing and turbulence prediction, AI is already making significant contributions to the reliability of our nation’s air travel system, and it promises to further transform the travel experience in the years ahead. I’m honored to serve on this board, which will help ensure that this technology is developed and deployed safely and securely without disrupting vital transportation infrastructure or millions of critical transportation jobs nationwide.” Rumman Chowdhury, Ph.D., CEO, Humane Intelligence: “Grappling with the implications of Artificial intelligence on critical infrastructure is necessary to ensure equitable and tangible benefits of this technology to all Americans. Humane Intelligence is looking forward to engaging on these timely issues.” Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM: “Artificial intelligence is a game-changing technology that is making businesses smarter, stronger, and safer. AI’s ability to analyze threat information at scale can help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, an imperative that I look forward to advancing as a member of the AI Safety and Security Board.” Maya Wiley, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:  “It is critical to have a civil rights perspective on any board with the mission to responsibly deploy artificial intelligence in our nation’s infrastructure. Critical infrastructure plays a key role ensuring everyone has equal access to information, goods, and services. It also poses great threats, including the spread of bias and hate speech online, stoking fear, distrust, and hate in our communities of color. I am looking forward to joining my colleagues as we discuss the ethical deployment of AI across our critical infrastructure to promote and protect the civil and human rights of every person in the United States.” Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft: “Artificial Intelligence is the most transformative technology of our time, and we must ensure it is deployed safely and responsibly. Microsoft is honored to participate in this important effort and looks forward to sharing both our learnings to date, and our plans going forward. We thank Secretary Mayorkas for including us in this important endeavor and look forward to the continued partnership.” Fei-Fei Li, Ph.D., Co-Director, Stanford Human-centered Artificial Intelligence Institute: “I’m honored to join this group of interdisciplinary leaders to steward this world-changing technology responsibly and in a human-centered way. Ultimately AI is a tool, a potent tool, and it must be developed and applied with an understanding of how it will impact the individual, community, and society at large.” Bruce Harrell, Mayor of Seattle, Washington and Chair, Technology and Innovation Committee, United States Conference of Mayors: “Advancement in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies offer significant opportunities to transform our society and world. Civic, business, academic, and philanthropic partners have a responsibility to foster this innovation in a way that ensures the development, deployment, and use of these technologies is safe, secure, and ethical. I am honored to serve alongside leaders who share a commitment to leverage technological advancements to address our greatest challenges and capitalize on our greatest opportunities. Together, this Board will advance critical work to safeguard critical infrastructure from real threats and to meet the dynamic needs of today and the future.” Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology; Director, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy : “AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time. President Biden has made clear that we must manage AI’s risks so that we can seize its benefits. Thanks to Secretary Mayorkas for taking action to protect America’s critical infrastructure—our energy system, banking, health care, and communications—from AI risks and harms.” The launch of the Board is a keystone of wide-ranging efforts within DHS to respond to the rapid emergence of AI technology. In March 2024, DHS debuted its first “Artificial Intelligence Roadmap,” which details the Department’s 2024 plans to responsibly leverage AI to advance homeland security missions while protecting individuals’ privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; promote nationwide AI safety and security; and, continue to lead in AI through strong cohesive partnership. The Department’s latest efforts follow President Biden’s Executive Order (EO), “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,” signed in October 2023. In the EO, the President directed Secretary Mayorkas to establish the AI Safety and Security Board to support the responsible development of AI. The President also directed DHS to promote the adoption of AI safety standards globally, protect U.S. networks and critical infrastructure, reduce the risks that AI can be used to create weapons of mass destruction, combat AI-related intellectual property theft, and help the United States attract and retain skilled talent, among other missions. To accelerate the deployment of AI and machine learning technologies throughout the Department, Secretary Mayorkas announced in February the Department’s first-ever hiring sprint to recruit 50 experts to better leverage these technologies across strategic areas of the homeland security enterprise. These include efforts to counter fentanyl, combat child sexual exploitation and abuse, deliver immigration services, secure travel, fortify our critical infrastructure, and enhance our cybersecurity. DHS has received over 4,000 applications to date and is in the process of reviewing and hiring AI technologists to support mission-enhancing initiatives. The Department continues to accept applications at https://www.dhs.gov/ai/join . In April 2023, DHS established the Department’s first AI Task Force and named Eric Hysen its first Chief AI Officer. The Task Force’s focus is on DHS’s entire mission space. For example, it is working to enhance the integrity of our supply chains and the broader trade environment by helping deploy AI to improve cargo screening, the identification of imported goods produced with forced labor, and risk management. Secretary Mayorkas also charged the Task Force with using AI to better detect fentanyl shipments, identify and interdict the flow of precursor chemicals around the world, and disrupt key nodes in criminal networks. To learn more about how DHS uses AI technologies to protect the homeland, visit Artificial Intelligence at DHS at https://www.dhs.gov/ai .

Intelligence and Analysis
Secretary of Homeland Security
Science and Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Executive Order
Public-Private Partnership

Dallas Cowboys

Corporate partnership sales & strategy intern.

Share via Email
Share via Facebook
Share via X
Share via LinkedIn

The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy Intern is responsible for supporting the Dallas Cowboys Corporate Partnership Sales & Strategy department in the development of new and renewal of existing marketing partnerships. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain experience in the day-to-day operations of the sales & strategy team(s) by assisting in prospecting, proposal creation, presentations, and negotiations.

The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy internship is a 6-month commitment and is based at the Dallas Cowboys Football Club Headquarters at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The position is paid and requires a commitment of up to 30 hours per week, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy intern is responsible for housing and transportation in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy Intern reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Partnership Strategy.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Conduct research to develop prospective partner list and market trends for the sales team to identify new partners for the organization
Join sales meetings and capture recap notes that will establish key goals & objectives for the prospective partner
Assist the sales team in the creation of proposals by collaborating with the strategy team
Contribute to the creation of proposals utilizing KORE (department CRM System)
Support the sales team in the development and delivery of sales presentations
Working closely with Corporate Partnership Strategy Team to develop materials needed for departmental efficiency and communication
Communicate effectively across all departments within the organization
Assist with Team marketing projects, events, and initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or in pursuit of)
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Able to demonstrate high levels of productivity. Able to work well within a team environment.
Experience working in Microsoft Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/Excel

COMMENTS

What is Responsible Tourism?
Responsible Tourism is about "making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit." Responsible Tourism requires that operators, hoteliers, governments, local people and tourists take responsibility, take action to make tourism more sustainable. The World Travel Market has adopted the Cape Town Declaration ...
Responsible Tourism enters its 3rd Decade
Responsible Tourism is not a product- all forms of tourism can be more, or less, responsible Overtourism is the opposite, a consequence of a failure to manage tourism sustainably. Overtourism describes destinations where hosts or guests, locals or visitors, feel that there are too many visitors and that the quality of life in the area or the ...
Why Responsible Tourism matters
10:30-11:15 Twenty years of Responsible Tourism in South Africa. The Responsible Tourism movement was founded twenty years ago in Cape Town and has grown to have influence around the world as more and more businesses and destinations have taken responsibility to use tourism to make better places for people to live in and to visit.
Responsible tourism
The Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism is the most comprehensive and oft-cited definition. The principal interest is to improve the communities in which hosts live, and in turn enhance the experiences for visitors. Therefore, it should "minimize negative impacts, generate wider benefits for the local people…, improve the working ...
What We Do
Responsible tourism can play a critical role in conservation, protecting plant and animal life, and supporting communities to preserve their cultures, traditions, and livelihoods. Addressing Overtourism. A strain on local environments, resources, and cultures, overtourism pre-COVID was a burden on communities around the world. A responsible ...
Responsible Tourism: The Key to Building Back a Better Industry
Tourism must come back and it presents us with a choice: to return to business as usual (or worse, take backwards steps in progress), or to use sustainability as a core driver of our return. For all of our bottom lines, responsible tourism must lead the way to help tourism companies build back better. We say this not only as owners or managers ...
The Responsible Tourist
The Responsible Tourist. To facilitate the understanding of the principles of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by tourists, a more user-friendly text and format of the leaflet "The Responsible Tourist and Traveller" was prepared in 2005 by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics. In 2020 the World Committee on Tourism Ethics revised the ...
Our Approach
Our Approach. At the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), we're passionate about transforming the way the world travels. Our mission is to serve as a center of tourism knowledge, empowerment, and action for destination communities. We envision a world where travel benefits both people and the planet, fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and ...
Resources
Covid-19 & Responsible Tourism. Building Tourism Resilience through Community Collaboration. Hosted by South Africa Is Travel Ready collective (21:00) Rebuilding Better after Covid-19: Keynote delivered to a Responsible Tourism Partnership Workshop in Gauteng, South Africa Dec 2020 (36:45) Tourism in Reset Mode: COVID-19 an opportunity to ...
Responsible Tourism : Using Tourism for Sustainable Development
Goodfellow Publishers Ltd, Oct 31, 2016 - Business & Economics - 302 pages. Responsible Tourism: Using tourism for sustainable development 2nd edition is about the globally vital necessity of realising sustainable tourism. It is a hugely important challenge to those who organise and sell travel and tourism, and those who consume it.
PDF The Challenge of Overtourism
Responsible Tourism Partnership Working Paper 4. October 2017 4 are considered as a positive sign and make visitors conclude that the destination or attraction is worth visiting. Nevertheless, when carrying capacities of the tourism system are reached, too many visitors can lead to serious problems for the
Responsible Tourism
Responsible business practice is good business and it pays. It is a way of making business, not "just for the money" but also for taking responsibility to the positive social and environmental development within the destination while considering motives for CSR (Graafland et al. 2012).This is why ASSET (of The Gambia ) and ONITS (of Senegal ), supported by tourism stakeholders and their ...
Responsible Tourism Partnership
Responsible Tourism requires that operators, hoteliers, governments, local people and tourists take responsibility, take action to make tourism more sustainable.
Destination Stewardship
Without doing so we risk losing what makes so many destinations unique and worth visiting. Destination Stewardship - a model that uses a multistakeholder approach to maintaining the cultural, environmental, economic, and aesthetic integrity of their country, region, or town - puts communities in the driver seat. More importantly, this ...
What is responsible tourism and why does it matter?
Responsible tourism is all about minimising these negative impacts (think erosion, littering, rises in crime, deterioration of authenticity, economic leakage and so on) and capitalising on the good stuff- the economic benefits, the preservation of natural areas and the promotion of culture and heritage, amongst other positive impacts of tourism.
One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector
The One Planet Vision calls for a responsible recovery of the tourism sector from the COVID-19 crisis which is founded on sustainability. The Vision strives to enhance the resilience of tourism, balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The Vision is available in all UN languages ( English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian ).
Publications
Google Scholar CrossRef Research Gate Academia Responsible Tourism News Amazon author page. There are many presentations and interviews on RT available on the Responsible Tourism Partnership YouTube Channel & Presentations on Slideshare. Books Goodwin H (2016) Responsible Tourism: Using Tourism for Sustainable Development Goodfellow 2nd edition Tasters Amazon Goodfellow
A United Vision for Nature
Historic partnership for nature. Ms. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "This historic partnership with Travel & Tourism heavyweights is a significant step in our collective journey towards a more sustainable and responsible sector. This report is not merely a publication but a movement towards integrating environmental stewardship into ...
TOURISM 4 SDGs
TOURISM 4 SDGs. The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), a United Nations specialized agency, is the leading international organization in the field of tourism. Go to Tourism for SDGs Platform. UN Tourism is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism geared towards the achievement of the ...
Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre
"I am confident that this partnership will align the priorities that look to secure the future of the island's tourism landscape," she added. Why not follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X? You can also send story ideas to [email protected]. More on this story. Visitor numbers rose by 43,000 in 2023. Tourism plan to grow Manx visitors to ...
Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre
Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre. ... "I am confident that this partnership will align the priorities that look to secure the future of the island's tourism landscape," she added.
Klook Plans Partnership with Thai Government To Boost Tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand conducted its own survey echoing these results. They found that tourists are spending more on luxury accommodations despite higher airfares and that the use of ...
Rainbow tourism group, Grand metropolitan hotels launch hospitality
The partnership between RTG and GMH joint venture and the Swiss Hotel School Lucerne stems from a shared vision of nurturing talent and promoting excellence in the hospitality sector. By leveraging their respective expertise, both organisations aim to bridge the skills gap in Africa and equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge and skills ...
Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights
The Board will advise DHS on ensuring the safe and responsible deployment of AI technology in these sectors in the years to come, and it will look to address threats posed by this technology to these vital services. "Artificial Intelligence is a transformative technology that can advance our national interests in unprecedented ways.
Corporate Partnership Sales & Strategy Intern
The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy intern is responsible for housing and transportation in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area. The Corporate Partnerships Sales & Strategy Intern reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Partnership Strategy. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Why Responsible Tourism matters

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

The School for Responsible Tourism

Download our Responsible Tourism Practice Inspiration eBook

Take our free Introduction to Responsible Tourism short course

Responsible Tourism

Cite this chapter

Access this chapter

Author information

Corresponding author

Rights and permissions

Copyright information

About this chapter

Download citation

Share this chapter

Destination Stewardship

Our Destination Stewardship Work

What is responsible tourism and why does it matter?

Responsible tourism definition

How can we be responsible tourists?

Examples of responsible tourism

Publications

UN Tourism | Bringing the world closer

TOURISM 4 SDGs

Entertainment

New on Yahoo

Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre

'Visitor experience'

More on this story

Related internet links

Recommended Stories

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo both out for Bucks-Pacers Game 4

Jalen Brunson's 47 points carries Knicks to 3-1 series lead with 97-92 win over Sixers

NFL Draft grades: Arizona Cardinals understood the assignment with Marvin Harrison Jr.

NFL Draft grades: San Francisco 49ers put together a strange class with some upside

NFL Draft grades: Los Angeles Rams play it safe, fill critical needs on defense

An iPad version of the Delta game emulator is officially on the way

McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric

Tesla profits tumble, Fisker flatlines, and California cities battle for control of AVs

UConn women's basketball adds Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen from transfer portal

Could Jerome Powell be fired? It's an open legal question Trump could test.

Apple’s OLED iPad Pro may come packing an M4 chip and an emphasis on AI

This viral anti-aging snail-slime serum is on sale for $17 (over 30% off) — escar-go and get it!

2024 NFL Draft grades: Cincinnati Bengals walk away with immediate impact, especially along the lines

2024 NFL Draft grades: Washington Commanders did pretty well, but everything hinges on Jayden Daniels

Trump gets roasted at White House correspondents’ dinner, as pro-Palestinian protesters take aim at Biden. Here’s what to know.

Stripe's big changes, Brazil's newest fintech unicorn and the tale of a startup shutdown

Kiki Iriafen transferring to USC after breakout year at Stanford, will team up with JuJu Watkins

Kyle Richards raves about these No. 1 bestselling no-show socks, and they're just $2 a pair

'My mom is in love with this thing': Amazon's No. 1 bestselling bathrobe is 'beyond soft' and it's just $17

Tourism body now responsible for welcome centre

'Visitor experience'

Related Topics

Related internet links

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Thailand Gaining in Popularity

The Daily Newsletter

Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights Leaders, Academics, and Policymakers Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to Advance AI’s Responsible Development and Deployment

Dallas Cowboys

COMMENTS