Sustainable travel, also known as responsible or eco-friendly travel, refers to tourism that considers its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts. The goal of sustainable travel is to minimize the negative effects of tourism while maximizing the benefits to local communities, economies, and environments.
Key Principles of Sustainable Travel:
Environmental Conservation
- Minimize waste and pollution (e.g., using reusable items, reducing plastic use).
- Reduce carbon footprint (e.g choosing eco-friendly transportation)
- Protect natural habitats and wildlife (e.g., avoiding activities that harm ecosystems).
Support Local Economies
- Spend money on local businesses, such as locally-owned hotels, restaurants and shops
- Choose tours and experiences that are operated by locals, ensuring that tourism revenue stays within the community.
Respect Local Cultures and Communities
- Engage with local cultures in a respectful and meaningful way.
- Learn about and respect local customs, traditions, and social norms.
- Avoid activities that exploit local people or cultures.
We recommend you to check our tour “Trekking Tilcara – Calilegua” to learn more about customs and traditions in North of Argentina.
Reduce Over-Tourism
- Visit less crowded destinations or travel during off-peak seasons.
- Avoid contributing to overcrowding in popular tourist spots.
Ethical Travel Choices:
- Choose tour operators and accommodations that prioritize sustainability and ethical practices.
- Avoid activities that exploit animals or harm the environment.
“If we want to see a change in the world, we must start by asking ourselves what contribution we can make to achieve it.”
Sustainable travel is about making conscious choices that contribute positively to the places you visit, ensuring that tourism can be a force for good rather than causing harm and at People Travel and Experience we work hard to take into account all of these points every day.
Contact us to know more about our practices and our commitment with Impulso Microfinanzas, a social enterprise program of the Horizonte de Máxima Foundation that provides microcredits aimed at improving the quality of life of people who are outside the formal financial system.
At Impulso, the Horizon is that all people who do not have access to formal credit can explore new opportunities that allow them to seek their own economic and personal development, providing better conditions for their families and being protagonists of their community. We invite you to know more about this by clicking here.
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