Responsible Tourism - South Africa

Motivating Your Visiting Guests 

Economic
Provide information about the levels of local poverty and need for development – hence the importance of spending money in the local economy. 

Social
Showcase local community projects on your notice board. Ask your visitors whether they would support payment towards a community levy or fund. 
Inform your clients how to interact with the local community and respect local culture and customs. Encourage clients to buy crafts that are made locally and to bargain responsibly.

Environmental
Inform guests how they can help with water conservation (e.g. taking showers instead of baths, having linen and towels cleaned only when dirty). 
Provide guests with a list of local natural resources that are being over utilized. Encourage them to buy crafts that are sustain ably produced. 
Encourage guests to contribute to a local nature conservation programe. 
Put separate bins in rooms to encourage guests to separate waste.

• responsible tourism guidelines
• why responsible tourism
• economic responsibility
• social responsibility
• environmental responsibility
• nature conservation
• water management
• energy management
• waste management
• motivating your visiting guests
• evaluating your commitment
• declaring your commitment
• useful contacts

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