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Please take a look at the information below, and click on any of the highlighted names to link directly to each members website for further information.
Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. It runs field research projects in some 40 countries, which rely on volunteers not just for financial support but also as integral members of the research team. For some volunteers this is an alternatvie to traditional tourism or eco-tourism; in addition, some projects specifically address the development of sustainable tourism as part of thier conservation focus.
Edge (Vanuatu) Limited - Information to follow.
Research from the Environment Business and Development Group looks at the role of tourism as an agent of socio-economic development. Interviews with British outbound tour operators highlight opportunities to meet new expectations of their business ethics and practices. Practical measures to improve local supply chains, support local and community enterprises and change the attitudes of tourists and travel agents are set out.
escape2luxury - more information to follow
The European Social Forum of Cyprus (ESFC) are an NGO network of 12 traditional wine villages in Limassol and they advise them in the level of professional training and development (tourism and wine making.)
Exodus has been running holidays for 30 years. Its goal is to provide the best holidays whilst benefiting the host communities as much as we can. They recognize that the cultures, environments and economies they visit are fragile, requiring a sustained commitment from them to ensure that they have a lasting positive effect. They believe that their tourism can be a real help to local communities providing income, positive cultural exchanges and the financial incentive to protect the natural environment. They maintain written policies, train local staff and suppliers and are involved in targeted projects and customer education.
ExplorAction creates and organises authentic, adventurous and original made to measure trips in Morocco. They are the first agency in Morocco to specialise in alternative and sustainable tourism. ExplorAction received the 2005 Ecoplan:net Sustainable Tourism Award for its promotion and respect of cultures and protection of the environment.
For 25 years Explore has been pioneering small group travel and expeditions to the world's most amazing places. Key to the experience is the aim to scratch below the surface to see not only the main sights but to gain a real insight into the places visited. At Explore they strive to ensure that people who work for them are treated fairly and paid a fair wage, to foster positive relations with local communities and be an economic benefit to them, and to minimise their impact on the environment. These principles are as relevant at home as on tour. At their office their in house Responsible Tourism Forum looks at ways they can reduce their environmental impact and be a proactive member of their own community so they can be confident that they practice what they preach, here as well as overseas.
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