This document discusses responsible tourism and its principles. It defines tourism and examines its positive and negative social, environmental, and economic impacts. Responsible tourism is presented as an approach that minimizes negative impacts and maximizes benefits for local communities and environments. The core principles of responsible tourism are outlined as respecting socio-cultural authenticity, natural heritage, and ensuring long-term economic benefits. Initiatives in India are highlighted, particularly in Kerala which pioneered responsible tourism models in locations like Kumarakom. The document emphasizes community involvement, environmental protection, and promoting local culture and business through responsible tourism.

1. “RESPONSIBLE TOURISM”
“TRANSFORMING THE WAY THE WORLD
TRAVELS”
PRESENTED BY
S . JOHN BABU
DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
1ST SEM

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction on Tourism
Impacts of Tourism
Responsible Tourism
Principles of Responsible Tourism
Practices of Responsible Tourism in INDIA
Conclusion

3. DEFINITION BY
UNWTO
 “ Tourism is a social, cultural and
economic phenomenon which
entails the movement of people to
countries or places outside their
usual environment for personal or
professional purposes. “

4. TOURISM INDUSTRY
•Tourism is the 4th largest
industry in the world.
•Almost 1/3 of the world’s
export of commercial
services are from tourism.
• Tourism industry also termed as
a ”smokeless industry”

5. IMPACTS OF TOURISM
Social Impacts
Environmental Impacts
Economic Impacts

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPACTS
POSITIVE
CULTURE HERITAGE
EDUCATION
NEGATIVE
CONFLICT EXPLOITATION
DRUG TRAFFCKING

7. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
POSITIVE
AWARENESS PRESERVATION
WASTE MANAGMENT
NEGATIVE
CLIMATE CHANGE WILDLIFE DISTURB
OVER DEVELOPMENT

8. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS
• POSITIVE
INCOME INFRASTUCTURE
ENTERPRENIURSHIP
• NEGATIVE
JOBS
ECONOMY LEAKAGE
INCREASE COST

9. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ?
 Tourism has many benefits but also
many significant challenges.
 Do we give up or find a way forward
– and if so what ?
 What would be the long term
consequences of inaction ?

10. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM ?
 An approach of tourism which manages to
minimize the negative impacts and
enhances positive impacts on basis of
social , economical , environmental
aspects.
 Generates greater economic benefits for
local people and enhances the well being
of host communities.
 A continuous process.

11. THE CORE OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
• Environmental
• Make optimal
use of
resources.
• Conserve
natural
heritage and
bio diversity
• social
• Respect and
conserve
socio-cultural
authenticity
and heritage
• Inter-cultural
understandin
•Economi
c
• Ensure
viable , long-
term
economic
benefits to
all.
• Contribute
to poverty
alleviation

12. KEY TO RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
• UNDERSTAND
AND ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY :
EVERY DECISION
AND ACTION HAS
AN IMPACT.
BE ACCOUNTABLE
• ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE ,
SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO
TAKE ACTION BASED UPON
ETHICS , MORALS AND LAWS
OF OUR SOCIETY.
HAVE CAPACITY
• MAKE DECISIONS
THAT WILL HAVE THE
MOST POSITIVE
BENEFIT ON THE
PEOPLE ,
ENVIRONMENT AND
ECONOMY AROUND
US.
RESPOND TO MAKE
POSITIVE CHANGE

13. INITIATIVES TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN INDIA
 Kerala is the pioneer of responsible tourism in India. The backwater heartland of Kumarakom in
Kottayam district has emerged as a model, both nationally and globally.
 Back in 2008, Kerala Tourism launched four RT projects at Kumarakom, Kovalam, Thekkady and
Wayanad. Kumarakom turned out to be the most successful.
 A ‘State Level Responsible Tourism Committee (SLRTC) emerged from this consisting of 40
members with representation from different groups of stakeholders.
 As part of the RT environmental initiative, the project declared the Kumarakom bird sanctuary a
plastic-free zone, checked backwater pollution with the help of the local community, took steps for
mangrove protection and promoted organic farming.

14.  Linkages to the hospitality industry were created which
increased demand for local products and services. Local art
and cultural troupes were promoted.
 Community-based tourism products such as ‘A day with
farmers’ and the ‘village experience’ gave the tourist
opportunities to experience local culture, cuisine and way of
living.
 The people of Kumarakom, as part of the social responsibility,
were made aware of the negative fallout of tourism, such as
child labour, prostitution, drug addiction and alcoholism. The
RT raised the local community’s self esteem as well as social
esteem, apart from raising their income.

15. ICRT
• The ICRT India network was founded on 5th July 2017 India’s partner of the
international ICRT.
• It’s objectives are to;
• Assist Responsible Travel Practitioners or start-ups, who are focused on
doing positive work in the field of Responsible Tourism in India;
• Promote the idea of Responsible Tourism
• ‘’Responsible Tourism is only possible when each stakeholder
takes the responsibility of its impacts’’

16. OVERVIEW
KUMARAKOM KOVALAM

17. BEING A RESPONSIBLE TOURIST:
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19. REFERENCES
 Tourism defination source : www.UNWTO.com
 Ministry of tourism : www.tourism.gov.in
 Kerala tourism: http://www.keralatourism.org/rt-impactsocial.php
 Responsible Travel (CREST):https://www.worldtourismdayforum.com/about.
 Impacts source :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impacts_of_tourism
 https://responsibletourismpartnership.org/icrt/ : source :ICRT