Our views on community and equality
Responsible Travel is an activist travel company. We screen our holidays for their commitment to local communities and equality. This includes providing good working conditions, fair wages and training opportunities for staff; supporting local projects and people; and spreading the tourism income locally to those most in need.
We regularly speak out on issues such as overtourism and the impact of tourism on local communities. We liaise with, and research key issues alongside our members and their partners, as well as external NGOs. We are continually updating our work.
Our Trip for a Trip scheme is a key part of our work on equality. Every time you book a holiday via Responsible Travel, if you wish, we will fund a child from a disadvantaged background to experience a day out as a tourist.
Please see below for our views on the latest ethical dilemmas and issues concerning community and equality, including overtourism, accessible tourism and responsible volunteering.
We regularly speak out on issues such as overtourism and the impact of tourism on local communities. We liaise with, and research key issues alongside our members and their partners, as well as external NGOs. We are continually updating our work.
Our Trip for a Trip scheme is a key part of our work on equality. Every time you book a holiday via Responsible Travel, if you wish, we will fund a child from a disadvantaged background to experience a day out as a tourist.
Please see below for our views on the latest ethical dilemmas and issues concerning community and equality, including overtourism, accessible tourism and responsible volunteering.
Film: Crowded Out
Watch our documentary about overtourism; giving local people a voice
Who is responsible for overtourism?
The cruise lines, airlines, tourist boards - we all need to own it
Children are not tourist attractions
Orphanage tourism and has evolved into an entire industry of its own
Overtourism in Croatia
One of our travellers shares her thoughts on a recent trip to a very busy Croatia...
We need to talk about race and tourism
Justin Francis reflects on race and our responsibilities in tourism
Photo credits: See individual pages for credits where relevant
