Members
of the RTP Forum will work together in a process of continuous
improvement in sustainable tourism practice. Implementation
of the initial approaches will lead to more ambitious and
stretching programme.
Our members
are committed towards…
Promotion of sustainable
livelihoods for local communities
through participation in tourism.
Minimising the
use of scarce resources – land, soil, energy and water.
Reducing pollution,
waste, noise and congestion.
Addressing tourism’s
contribution to climate change.
Conservation
of plants, animals, ecosystems and landscapes including protected
areas.
Respecting the integrity of the local cultures
and avoiding negative effects on social structures of communities
affected by the tourism industry.
Increasing the economic
and social benefits from tourism to local communities.
Encouraging responsible
behaviour by tourists.
Integration
of actions to address sustainability issues into core business
practice.
Initial
priority actions will be
Building multi
– stakeholder partnerships in destinations to identify
and address priority areas in promoting sustainable tourism
practice.
Implementation
of preferred codes of practice supported by practical tools
that allow continuous improvement in the environmental and social
performance of supply chain partners in destinations.
Developing a communication
process that will engage consumers and other stakeholders in
sustainable tourism issues.
