Culturally Responsible Tourism

CULTURALLY RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

,CONTEMPORARY TOURISM
 Tremendous growth of TI worldwide.
 In addition to the traditional beach-based
tourism, there has been significant increase
in travel to cultural and nature based
destinations
 Given the diverse encounters and
interactions between hosts and guests
within a destination, the impact of these
encounters on the host culture is evident, as
cultures are not static and susceptible to
change.

,Responsible Tourism (Intro)
 RT implies proactive approach by
tourism industry partners to
developing, marketing and managing
the TI in a responsible manner so as to
create a competitive advantage.
 RT –Mgt Strategy -> +ve Impacts
Mgt Strategy :- Planning, Mgt, Product Development & Marketing
+ve Impacts : Eco, Social, Cultural & Environmental

, Characteristics of RT
 Promotes responsibility towards the
environment through sustainable use
 Involves local communities in TI
 Focused on safety and security of
visitors.