World Expedition - Index

World Expedition - booklet - Index

It should be acknowledged that creating sustainable tourism
takes time. There is often a need to re-educate in order to
change the way these cultures manage tourism and this
involves a transitional period where evidence of change
may not be immeidately visible. Working behind the scenes
with our staff and local communities helps us to foster a
mutual vision and understanding that becomes a reality
over a period of time.
This guidebook outlines some of the policies that our
company adheres to when operating trips as well as some
recommendations for practices for travellers participating
on our adventures.
our environmental sustainable
principles
� True sustainability in all aspects of our
business planning and operations.
Specifically World Expeditions tour
operations should be managed in a
way where the natural and cultural values
of the host region are undiminished in the long-term.
� Where possible, World Expeditions engages in
partnerships with local environmental groups and/or
land managers to actively campaign for conservation or
promote environmental protection and/or rehabilitation.
our responsible travel principles
� World Expeditions’ aims to maximise the positive
benefits of tourism for host communities. This includes
training and employment of local staff, using local
suppliers and assisting in the development of
sustainable local businesses.
� We actively minimise the negative effects that tourism
can have by ensuring that tourism does not divert
resources away from local communities or drive up
prices on local resources.
� World Expeditions provide opportunities for cultural
exchange, where locals and visitors alike can share
and learn from each other in an environment of mutual
respect.
� We contribute to the welfare of the host community.
This is epitomised in our Community Project Travel
program where we organise for our travellers to spend
time in disadvantaged villages upgrading basic facilities
such as health, education and water access.
� World Expeditions strives to educate our travellers
about the destination and its local cultures as well as
providing guidelines on appropriate behaviour to
minimise impact.
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