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Responsible Tourism
Responsible Tourism is tourism 'that creates better places for people to live in, and better places to visit'.
"Responsible Tourism is tourism which: minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts, generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry, involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances, makes positive , contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage embracing diversity, provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues, provides access for physically challenged people, is culturally sensitive, encourages respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence"
