Sustainable tourism

POLITICO LA REVISTA E-MAGAZINE THEME: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

JULY 2021 REISE GRUN GO GREEN WHILE YOU TRAVEL ROUND THE WORLD. A MAGAZINE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

01 Introduction 02 Why Sustainable Tourism 03 Be an eco-tourist 04 Switching to sustainability CONTENTS 05 Within India 06 Across the world 07 Safe Tourism 08 Indigenous Tourism 70

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Why Sustainable Tourism ? TO UNDO NEGATIVE TOURISM 1.Global Warming 2. Cruelty towards animals 3. Land Pollution 4. Deforestation

Use public transport, Take a direct flight! electric vehicles. Go for Direct flights car pooling, and walking to reduce your carbon drastically reduce footprint. It's better to your carbon footprint, have a walk on the beach considering air travel rather than riding in a car. made up 9% of all greenhouse emissions in 2017. Be an Eco- Tourist Don't tamper with Himachal Pradesh the environs by is the best example plucking plants, of banning plastic bags being a tourist flowers, or feeding wild animals. hotspot. Here, even tea is Ensure that local served in kullar businesses benefit instead of plastic from your visit. cups.

Switching to sustainability - Solar Airports - India's Cochin Rent a bicycle instead car for International Airport is the first exploring new cities solar airport in the world SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Asian E-rickshaws for fun sailing ships instead of filled rides diesel ships



Leaf Republic, (Germany) claims that not a single tree has been cut down to make its leaf tableware. Schengen is the EU passport free zone that promotes easy travel within Europe to mark world peace and improve cultural relations.

Go for trekking, canoeing, sky diving and bungee jumping for a fun filled thrilling experience.But make sure your presence doesn't affect the nature. Carry your rubbish in a carry bag or use reusable containers.Take only photos, leave only footprints.

Within India India is one of the most diverse countries in the world and that spells magic. We are blessed with biological/zoological parks, tea plantations, mighty mountains and lush green jungles. So,It's our reponsibility to balance the impact of our presence in the wilderness and allow nature to present its authentic self. While sustainable tourism positions itself well as a panacea to curb the negative impacts of tourism activity without compromising on the economic benefits, its adoption into the mainstream has presented certain challenges, especially in an emerging tourism market like India. 1.Change in Consumer Patterns: The domestic market is still in a nascent stage and highly dominated by mass tourism activities. Changing the mindset of the domestic tourist to be more amenable to sustainable tourism products represents one of the major challenges hindering growth of sustainable tourism in India. 2. Low Adoption of Sustainable Practices and Certifications: The Ministry of Tourism has prepared an extensive Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India (STCI), adapting the tenets of Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) in the Indian context. However, adoption of these principles remains low, in some cases due to the high costs involved in acquiring certific ation. 3. Price Barriers: Many sustainable tourism products are positioned at a higher price point than their conventional counterparts owing to the higher input and localization costs involved. As a result, many tourists, especially domestic travelers, are compelled to settle for mass tourism based livelihoods even if they have an inclination to try out sustainable tourism products.

Kerala \"Land of Backwaters\" The scenic backwaters of Kerala comprise serene stretches of lakes, canals and lagoons located parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea. The backwater regions of Kerala are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The tranquil backwater cruises are a once in a lifetime experience. Alappuzha, known as the 'Venice of the East', is especially popular for its houseboat cruises where you can soak in nature at its finest form. Karnataka “2017 – Year of the Wild” The Karnataka government is giving a thrust to the eco- tourism potential in the state. Native Village resort is a classic example of sustainable tourism model ensures that the tourists get a back to nature experience .The ride on a bullock cart , milking a cow or getting a chance to mud up your hands on the potters’ wheel are just some of the experiences that one can take back home. This 24 room resort has been built using eco-friendly clay bricks with minimum usage of cement and even the swimming pool on the campus is a natural pool where no chemicals are used to keep the water clean . The activities include the traditional village games like Gilli Danda , Tyre racing , playing marbles, cycling etc .

Sikkim Nye-mae-el (Paradise) Combining natural charm with a unique, indigenous culture, Sikkim, taking a cue from the neighbouring country of Bhutan, has been constantly striving to develop tourism with a conservative approach. The state Government made topical changes to central Government schemes like the ‘Indira Awas Yojana’ enabling villagers to construct extra rooms and sanitation facilities for homestays. Sikkim Himalayan Home Stay Program promotes ecotourism in rural areas. ECOSS, an NGO is also developing new rural ecotourism sites at Naitam (East Sikkim), Lingee Payong (South Sikkim) and Ray Mindu (East Sikkim). Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has been operating Hotels, Youth Hostels, Restaurants, Tours, Boat houses and Telescope houses as a forerunner for the private sector. Vehicle Safari at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), Tree-Top Rest Houses, Mangrove Ecotourism at Karankadu are some of the institutional initiatives taken by the State government.

Across The World COSTA Ecotourism in Costa Rica is one RICA of the key activities of the tourism industry . Costa Rica is known as the poster child of ecotourism.The country is among many developing nations that look to ecotourism as a way of cashing in on the growing demand for this popular trend of travel. Bhutan is one of the BHUTAN Bhutan is not an ordinary happiest countries in the place, it has been the world. Bhutan’s tourism most loved country by operates on the principle tourists. Be its colourful of “high value, low culture or enigmatic impact”, achieved by mountain, the tourist enforcing strict entry places in Bhutan has requirements and a daily always attracted tourists visitor tariff. from across the world Six Senses FijI is a five star FIJI resort that runs on 100% solar power, equipped with rainwater capture and its own onsite water-filtration site. All handiwork and artwork has been produced by local villagers to bridge “the divide between remote communities, government and the private sector\".

Mdumbi, a backpackers MDUMBI In Mdumbi there are on the Wild Coast of Untouched coastlines, and South Africa, has set endless rolling hills. Whale up a number of and dolphins year round sustainability interventions onsite can be spotted from the such as energy shore. Most activity efficiency, solar power present with the Sardine and waste management, run in June and July. Traditional Xhosa huts line the horizon, and cattle and goats roam freely BELIZE A package offers individuals the opportunity to volunteer at a conservation organisation in Belize Tourists are offered to “join a team of local conservationists and experts as part of a volunteer group working 5 days a week in the rainforests of Belize.” SWITZERLANDThe Swiss Foundation for Switzerland is a beautiful, tourist- Solidarity in Tourism (SST) , attracting country.it is a non-profit foundation, most famous for its ski supports projects and resorts during the winter, it is beautiful all organisations which look to year round.The Alpine improve the livelihoods of mountains stretch across the Balkans to France, people in tourist destinations, making Switzerland the contribute to sustainable tourism development and perfect skiing destination. “intercultural understandings” between travellers and locals.

Safe Tourism Land of the midnight sun and the Northern Lights, Finland is the ideal destination for nature lovers and one of the safest countries in Europe for women to travel alone. There's Lemmenjoki National Park, the largest wooded reserve in Europe, and the greatest number of lakes in Europe. In a survey conducted by FORBES, Iceland has been the safest place to visit for the past 12 years. Iceland was followed by New Zealand, Portugal, Austria and Denmark. Of all the countries in the In parts of India, special tourist police have been Americas, Canada is introduced to help ensure the safety of visitors. Crash considered the safest courses are given across the destination for women country for taxi drivers, CISF personnel, travelers. Canada is also immigration staff . home to many of the world's safest cities for solo female travel!

IInnddigigeennoouussTToouurirsimsm “ Indigenous tourism is tourism that directly engages Indigenous people, either by allowing them to manage a site or making Indigenous culture the focus for a destination. Sustainable tourism and indigenous tourism go hand in hand. If managed responsibly and sustainably, it can spur cultural interaction and revival, bolster employment, alleviate poverty, curb rural flight migration, empower women and youth, encourage product diversification, and nurture a sense of pride among Indigenous people. Jarawa is one among the several indigenous tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands. They speak Jarawa language, They are believed to have inhabited Andaman islands for about 7000 years. They were totally isolated from the outside world till few years ago. \"To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India,I visit as a pilgrim\" -Martin Luther King

MODERN VIDYA NIKETAN SECTOR-17, FARIDABAD Somita Agarwal (X-A) Aditya Jain (IX-B)