Social Responsibility
Sustainable Tourism helps support the livelihoods of local communities, the conservation of natural wonders, and the preservation of the world’s rich cultural heritages. At AltruVistas, we know that responsible tourism is a powerful tool in poverty reduction. Our staff are experienced travel professionals who share a commitment to sustainability, and a passion for ensuring the benefits of responsible tourism around the globe. In order to maximize the benefits and full potential of tourism, we must acknowledge that conventional tourism has negative impacts. Issues we are deeply concerned about include capital flight in our globalized economy, the commodification of cultures and people (including sex tourism and human trafficking), and the environmental impacts of flying. In fact, climate change poses a severe threat to those things that responsible travelers hold sacred–strong local communities, biodiversity, and healthy environments around the world.
AltruVistas encourages best practices for ourselves, for our travelers, and for those we partner with. Below you will find our Codes of Conduct, as well as resources for how to be a socially-responsible and ecologically-sensitive traveler. Please see our Sustainablity & Eco-Consciousness page for more information on the impacts of travel on our ecosystems, for tips on managing your carbon footprint, and for other guidelines to be a eco-sensitive traveler. You can also read more of our General Travel Tips.
Our Codes of Conduct and Other Resources to be a Conscious Traveler:
The World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations:
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