This is the latest version of our new powerpoint for the Make Travel Matter campaign that we are sharing with primary school children. Have a look!

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Telephone : 020 8675 7878
Website www.travelmatters.co.uk
Email: info@travelmatters.co.uk
Address: 10 Blandfield Road (off Nightingale Lane)
London
SW12 8BG
Make YOUR Travel Matter!

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 Let me introduce myself..
 My business
 What I stand for

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4. The world is yours to travel!
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5. But.. there are some important things
to remember!
 You are a guest in someone’s country. Be aware of
other people’s feelings, avoiding any offence to them.
 Read up on the local cultures and try to learn a few
words of the local language
 Buy local gifts/products
 Treat people with respect
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6. But.. there are some important things
to remember!
 Leave wildlife in its natural habitat
 Keep a responsible distance from the
animals/wildlife
 Never buy products that come from endangered
species
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7. But.. there are some important things
to remember!
 Dispose of your rubbish responsibly
 Turn off the lights in the bedroom when not in use
 Reduce the air con and consumption of water
 Re-use towels where possible to avoid additional
washing
Avoid temptation to do things
you would never do at home
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8. Do you know this destination?
• Mount Everest, Border of Nepal and Tibet
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9. ..and this is how base camp looks
today
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10. If we don’t travel responsibly, this
could also happen to places that are
still unspoilt!
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11. Do you know this destination?
• Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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12. ..and this is how some parts of the Reef
look today.. and how the whole Reef could
look like in the near future:
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13. Responsible Tourism
• What’s that?
• Why is responsible tourism important?
– Locals
– Nature
– The future generation (YOUR generation)
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14. Responsible Tourism
• How can you contribute?
• The effect your actions can have!
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15. Animals
Which one is your
favourite?
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16. Consequenses of irresponsible travel
to the animals.
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17. What is your ecological footprint?
• How many planets would we need if everyone
lived like you?
1?
2?
3?
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18. Calculate your own ecological
footprint!
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19. Being responsible at home
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
Reuse towels to save water
Turn off the water when you brush your teeth
Turn off the television/video game system when you aren’t using them
Use your bike or public transport to travel
Unplug chargers when they are not in use
Recycle! (plastic, glass, newspapers/magazines)
Eat less meat/eat more local and organic foods
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20. P U Z Z L E T I M E !
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21. So.. Why is it so important that we
care for our planet?
• For all the other people living on this planet
• For the natural world around us
• For future generations - people and animals
And.. Because there only is Earth!
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22. Don’t forget!
When you’re on a holiday or just at home, think of the
tips you’ve learned today!
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23. Share your knowledge!
• With this knowledge you can make a change!
Maybe you can even teach your parents
something you’ve learnt today!
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24. Special Thanks to..
Travel Foundation
www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk
Tourism Concern
www.tourismconcern.org.uk
RIGHT Tourism
www.right-tourism.com
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25. If you book with us..
..we’ll get a tree planted!
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26. Thank you so much for your attention!
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Telephone : 020 8675 7878
Website www.travelmatters.co.uk
Email: info@travelmatters.co.uk
Address: 10 Blandfield Road (off Nightingale Lane)
London
SW12 8BG