Responsible Tourism shares a series of common characteristics, however what constitutes a responsible approach is dependent on local culture and environment.

Travellers can find informaton about Responsible Tourism businesses via organisations in originating markets and in destinations.

The links below show gateway organisations which provide information on Responsible Tourism destinations. NB: users need to be aware of the different criteria used in each case.

DESTINATIONS

Gambia
www.asset-gambia.com

India
www.theblueyonderassociates.com

ORIGINATING MARKETS

Canada
www.theresponsibletraveller.ca

www.rttf.ca (Responsible Tourism Conference: Toronto 2008)

Norway
www.ansvarligturisme.org

UK
www.responsibletravel.com

Florida
Florida Responsible Tourism Guidelines

South Africa
South Africa's Responsible Tourism Guidelines

Explanatory Note

The Gambia
Responsible Tourism Policy being implemented by the Responsible Tourism Partnership of the private sector in The Gambia and in the originating markets, ASSET and the Gambian Tourism Authority

A DFID/Tourism Challenge Fund project harnessing tourism for poverty elimination (PDF 1Mb)

Responsible Tourism Partnership is not in a position to promote individual tour operators. This page promotes responsible tourism business groups around the world which can provide local knowledge about the issues facing each destination.