A Responsible Tourist Everyone knows that the whole world is striving for sustainable development. This concerns both the current condition, and perhaps, the future of all mankind. Tourism, as a particularly mass activity, cannot stand aside, and the efforts of tourism organizations are bearing fruit. However, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) becomes …
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Careful attitude to the environment in travel is called responsible tourism, and this definition applies not only specifically to ecotourism, but also to any other type. The responsible attitude of a tourist may consist of several specific actions that minimize or do not bring any impact on the environment, and this applies not …
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT For destinations, the economic component of tourism and the support of local residents is very important, so tourism should provide opportunities for earning money to locals in the first place. In addition, by buying from local residents, you not only fight poverty and unemployment, but also replenish the local budget with sales taxes, …
ECOLOGY IN TRAVEL A lot of attention is paid to ecology all over the world, but often it remains just words. But any tourist can do at least something to improve the environment, for example: Limit the use of plastic. For example, when shopping in a store, do not take a plastic bag, but bring …
EMISSION AND WASTE Dangerous trash The world produces a huge amount of garbage that contains toxic and non-degradable substances, and unfortunately, the tourism industry also adds some amount of such garbage. Therefore, we ask you to follow these recommendations: Comply with disposal regulations for electronic and other toxic products. Do not dispose of batteries and …
LAWS AND REGULATIONS Each destination has its own laws, ignorance of which does not relieve responsibility not only in the moral but also in the legal sense. Therefore, before traveling study the laws of the country you are going to. Usually, the governments of all countries publish memos for tourists, which indicate the main laws …
HEALF AND SAFETY The health and safety of both tourists and those around them is one of the components of a successful and sustainable travel. Therefore, please observe the following rules: Do not drink water from unverified sources, or use special filters. Check online for anti-epidemic regulations before traveling. Refuse to travel to areas where …
SMART TOURISM IN SINGAPORE Many experts who study the impact of high technology on the population recognize Singapore as one of the smartest cities in the world. As a result, the city is more or less ready to receive smart tourists. Almost all tourist and transport services and information are available online, and there are …
SMARTPHONE IS YOUR TRAVEL COMPANION It is difficult to imagine a modern person without a smartphone. And a smartphone is essential for a tourist. An experienced Smart tourist carefully prepares a smartphone for the trip, and then uses all its features. In this article, we will help you get to know your smartphone better and …
HOW TO USE COMMUNICATION AND THE INTERNET WHILE TRAVELING For smart tourists, it is very important to always be online, because online maps, tickets, and communication with other tourists are not available without the Internet. This is also important for DMOs and tourism organizations, because if tourists are online, they can share their impressions on …
