Tourism has got its fair share in the environmental pollution going around us. The rising rate of environmental disasters is attributed to many human activities and interventions with nature. With tourism as people from all around the world began to intermingle together, the time is high to change its course in a different yet useful direction. This is what led to the rise of sustainable tourism. The term ‘sustainability’ in its entirety refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. In total, sustainability refers to preserving natural resources for future generations too.
This multifaceted process of sustainability is applied to the tourism sector, to mark its role in bringing about a new change along with the other sectors. Sustainable tourism not only satisfies the needs of humans but also the needs of the environment and other organisms in it. It aims at reducing the impact of environmental problems caused by tourism. In sustainable tourism, environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects are given importance and are interlinked with each other
Be a part of the change with Agoda
Being one of the pioneers in the travel and tourism sector, Agoda at its core aims to bring a change in the current course of tourism actions. Be a part of our mission to bring about the change that can reduce the impact of tourism on nature and its organisms. Every traveller and tourist has got a responsibility towards nature and the people they visit and intermingle with. The following are some of the best sustainable tourism methods that will help and guide every traveller and tourist in changing their actions and behaviour that will go hand in hand with the environment around them.
- Be a part of the “slow travel trend”: Slow travel is a popular trend now in the travel and tourism sector. It refers to the practice of going to very few places but spending more time in each. Choosing a train instead of a flight is a practice associated with it. Inside the train, we can see and explore many places and cultures. But in flights, the only thing we can see is the vastness of the sky with clouds. Even international travels are possible by train. Trains connecting different countries are there. Agoda can guide and help you with choosing the right destinations that will help you in being part of the change.
- Don’t promote the sale of wildlife products: The buying of wildlife products by tourists has promoted the exploitation of natural resources and wild animals are also hunted for their skin and fats which in turn are used for the manufacturing of other products like leathers, bags, shoes and beauty products. So stop buying wildlife products and save animals from poachers and hunters.
- Avoid using plastic: Plastic is one of the most dangerous human inventions that drastically affected the environment. Be it any pollution, soil, air, or water, plastic is the main cause of all those. Tourism has also got it considerable share in this. The use and throw culture of humans is one of the factors that trigger it. So avoid using plastic and other plastic products on your journey. If you saw any plastic lying on the ground in the places you visit. Be a model to others by disposing of it in the right place.
- Support local culture and tribal population: Tribal communities are the people that are associated with nature more than any others. Their life is greatly linked with the nature around them. Their traditions, culture and customs are all part of the environment. It is they who first recognize and experience the effects of the changes in nature. By knowing them and supporting them we are making a step forward in promoting sustainable tourism.
- Be a part of local and international organizations: There are many international and local Organizations and NGOs that strive to help the local people by providing them with education, food, clothes, water and other basic amenities. Support them with whatever you have with you and make a difference and be a part of the change you want to see in the world.
- Travel locally: Before exploring the world, we must first see nature and the surrounding us. Only then, we can realize the true emotions and purpose behind our journey.
- Spread awareness: Promote sustainable tourism by creating awareness among your friends’ circle and other groups you are being a part of.
These methods of sustainable tourism transform every tourist into a responsible traveller where both individuality and the environment are given equal importance.
Agoda’s path to sustainable tourismA sustainable travel survey conducted by Agoda proves to be one of the impactful programs where major concerns raised by tourism to the environment are addressed significantly. With its policies and services, Agoda aims at a path where sustainable tourism is promoted at its core. Agoda pledges to make travel environment-friendly and sustainably. So be a part of the change with Agoda and make the future secure for the upcoming generations of humans as well as other organisms!
