Responsible Tourism

Caring for our Environment

As a leading UK tour operator we are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism activities. We regard our environment as an invaluable asset and will work with our partners worldwide, to help protect it for the future. Our Responsible Tourism Policy includes:

1. Managing, sustaining and improving sustainable tourism development
We will constantly review our business in order to apply socially and environmentally acceptable practices in all areas, and further develop our environmental protection activities where possible.

2. Protection of the environment
As a Tour Operator, we believe we can contribute to the viability of local economies. However, we are also aware that tourism can have negative impacts on the economy, environment, nature, wildlife, social structures and local cultures. In the long-term interest of host communities and our industry, we will endeavour to prevent or minimise these impacts.

3. Protection of people
People are the ultimate focus of all our endeavours to ensure sustainable tourism development. We believe that all people have the right to a healthy and productive life, living in harmony with nature. Where practical we will involve and co-operate with local communities and people, encouraging purchase of local products and use of available skills.

4. Global partnerships
We promote and respect the cultural achievements, and the natural and cultural heritage of other countries. These are valuable resources for the tourism industry and we will work with our overseas partners to ensure that when developments are necessary, these are both positive and sustainable, and that existing practices are regularly reviewed and improved.

5. Product & services
We encourage best practice in all our activities both in the UK and overseas, developing travel product that will minimise any adverse environmental impacts and make responsible use of natural resources (e.g. land, soil, energy, water).

6. Our staff & customers
We regularly update our staff and customers on our policy and activities in the UK and overseas, and are actively encouraged to care for our environment and keep negative impact to a minimum.