Interview with Brian T. Mullis, President of Sustainable Travel International
Brian Mullis, President of Sustainable Travel International, shares some tips on responsible tourism. His company, Sustainable Travel International, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible tourism,supporting sustainable development and helping travelers and travel providers protect the environments and cultures they visit.
Brian shares some tips on on how responsible tourism is about getting more out of your travel experiences by giving back to the environment and the people you meet.
According to Sustainable Travel International, those interested in traveling responsibly should:
- Research alternatives, learn about the places you intend to visit, and support tourism that is not harmful to the environment or well being of local people.
- Eliminate barriers and make meaningful connections with local people. Walk or use public transport whenever feasible. Pack small gifts for new friends.
- Be culturally sensitive. Respect the values, customs and beliefs of local people. Foster a greater understanding of their culture and their environmental issues.
- Generate economic benefits. Buy locally produced goods, become a patron of locally owned businesses, and enhance the well being of host communities.
- Be environmentally friendly. Conserve natural resources when traveling just as you do at home. Offset your carbon emissions from airline and land travel.
- Make positive contributions to the conservation and preservation of natural and cultural heritage and to the maintenance of the world’s biodiversity.
For more information on responsible travel, visit Sustainable Travel International.
