Responsible tourism ,Is any form of tourism that can be consumed in a more responsible way.

Responsible tourism is tourism which: minimizes negative social, economic and environmental impacts.
generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities.

The following are Guidelines of responsible Tourism which are.

1.Know your rights

For example Tanzania country has a Tourism Act, which establishes the rights of users of tourist services
and products, the main ones being .Receive background, accurate and complete information about the
characteristics and prices of the products and services they are offered. Receive the good or service
contracted according to the characteristics announced and offered.Obtain an invoice or ticket for the
price paid for the tourist product or service. Make complaints, claims and denunciations and obtain a
complaint form free of charge.

2.Promote local development

If you have the chance, consume local products, as added to enjoying local cuisine, culture and crafts,
you will be contributing to the conservation and sustainable development of the environment and to
generating quality employment. Respect the livelihood of shopkeepers and artisans, paying a fair price
for products and services. Do not buy counterfeit products and items, which are prohibited by national
or international regulations.

03.Encourage appropriate behaviour towards workers

Treat the people who provide services during your visit with respect. And remember that you can
exercise your right to lodge a complaint or objection if you are not happy with any of the services
received.

04.Respect diversity

Favour eliminating barriers that limit the integration of persons on grounds of gender, origin, religion,
sexual orientation, economic status or other status, avoiding sexist language, offensive comments. Also,
facilitate access and equal opportunities to those people who have accessibility or communication
needs, respecting the spaces or services intended for their use.

05.Enjoy the local culture

The Tanzania country is a place with cities, towns, streets and squares with lots of personality. Some
manifestations of our culture can be enjoyed in local festivals, music, painting, architecture or folklore
among others for example like Maasai culture.

06.Contribute to heritage conservation

Help preserve the tourist attractions, while respecting the rules and access designed for their
preservation and conservation. Preserve the universal values of the Heritage and avoid negative impacts
that compromise its survival.

07.Contribute to environmental preservation

Reduce the environmental impacttaking care of nature's resources, especially woods and marshes.
Respect wildlife and its natural habitat.Reduce water and energy consumption and packaging, and
manage waste in a responsible manner not leaving any rubbish behind, using selective waste
containers.Do not introduce invasive species or acquire protected flora and fauna or products derived
from these species. Do not remove any material from geological formations of interest either.

08.Choose sustainable products and services

Choose accommodation, restaurants and tourism companies that work toward sustainability and take
into account recycling, energy and water savings, and respect for the local community and for the
natural and cultural heritage, and check that they are members of the Consumption Arbitration System.

09.Use sustainable transport

Whenever possible, use public transport such as bus, train or tram to move around. In this way you will
contribute to the reduction of emissions, you will avoid traffic congestion in cities and save time and
money. Organise moving around on foot, or rent a bike, to enjoy the experience healthily.

10.Be a responsible tourist

Treat people with respect, preserving their dignity, treating them as equals.Spread the beauty and
interest of tourist resources you visit, helping the tourist development of the country, and promoting
the local economy and culture.Natural, cultural and heritage resources are limited, so we must protect
and preserve them, and in this way we will contribute to the sustainable tourism of the country.

The following are advantage of responsible Tourism to lacal community which are.

Preserving heritage.

Tourism can help protect and finance the preservation of historic and cultural sites, and even prompt
the creation of new community initiatives. It involves minimizing negative impact on the places you visit,
and contributing to the overall development and conservation of travel destinations by protecting the
environment and the welfare of the people who depend on it

A better community for residents.

The money that tourists spend can be reinvested in local economies, from public services to education.

Lots of jobs.
Tourism is a sector that is all about people - and as such is an incredible driver of job creation from big
cities to small local communities.

More creative and entrepreneurial.

Tourism’s positive ripple effect not only helps support local businesses but fosters entrepreneurship and
new business ventures.

Opportunities for all.

Tourism offers opportunities to people from all walks of life, supporting vulnerable groups, including
minorities, youth and women among others.

More peaceful and more tolerant.

Tourism is a driver for peace. It helps promote tolerance between people as they learn and better
understand each other’s cultures. Through that countries that have more open and sustainable tourism
sectors will likely enjoy higher levels of positive peace in the future

Preserving heritage.

Tourism can help protect and finance the preservation of historic and cultural sites, and even prompt
the creation of new community initiatives.

Preserving the wildlife we love.

Tourism can help protect and revitalise wildlife through preservation programmes against illegal
poaching and creates conservation jobs

Fuelling the adoption of sustainable technology

Tourism helps accelerate the integration of innovative technologies, which can facilitate your everyday
activities while enhancing sustainability and creating more touchless experiences.

The following are advantage of responsible Tourism to tourist which are.

It saves you money

Being more efficient in the use of energy generates immediate cost savings, for example Sofitel Dalat
Palace Hotel can save 20% of its electricity cost every month by applying more efficient policies in power
consumption. You can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling costs by simply turning
the thermostat back by 1⁰%, Increasing a refrigerator’s temperature by only 1⁰C can reduce its energy
consumption by 2-4%

It adds value to your product

Consumers feel good that they are supporting something that is positively contributing to the protection
of the environment and is supporting local people economically and socially. Following Responsible
Tourism principles will enhance your reputation and help you stand out from the competition. Create
competitive advantages, Increase value and demand and Increase customer loyalty and satisfaction

It meets consumer demand

93% of Conde Nast Travellers surveyed readers said that travel companies should be responsible for
protecting the environment an58% of the same survey responders said their hotel choice is influenced
by the support the hotel gives to the local community ,50% of TripAdvisor travellers are willing to spend
more money to stay at an eco-friendly accommodation

It provides positive results

Implementing good employment conditions leads to a happier workforce and increased productivity and
Looking after natural areas in tourism destinations leads to increased repeat visitation and safeguards
connected businesses in the long term.

A healthy environment generates healthy tourism

Both locals and visitors enjoy seeing and experiencing the beauty of a clean and healthy natural
environment. If we look after the environment not only for our own enjoyment and health we are also
developing a country in Tanzania that is attractive for tourists and will see them coming back over time.

It provides opportunities for disadvantage groups.

Responsible Tourism brings significant new job opportunities for woman, youth and ethnic minorities.
Specifically in hospitality related occupations, where positions such as front desk, in restaurants or in
housekeeping are mainly represented by women or younger people.

It promotes pro-poor

Responsible Tourism enables the local communities to actively take part in and benefit from tourism as
well as have a say in the development of tourism thereby directly helping to alleviate poverty at the
local level.

Increases authentic experiences

Responsible Tourism provides travellers with “real” or “authentic” cultural and nature-based
experiences that meets tourists’ search for authenticity instead of contrived, manufactured experiences
such as unabridged cultural performances instead of commercialised performances, or viewing wildlife
in their natural habitat instead of captive environments.

CONCLUSION, Responsible Tourism is very important

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