What is 'Ethical Tourism'?

Free Range believes that the following factors are important in deciding if your holiday is ‘ethical’:

Environmental impact

• Carbon neutrality - neutralise your carbon emissions from flying, driving or cruising and expect your holiday operator to do the same in their operations.
• Respect the eco-system:
• avoiding polluting or contaminating water supplies;
• don’t litter;
• don’t endanger flora and fauna by your actions
• Recycle - or make sure your tour guide does
• Use water carefully
• Use public transport (where possible)

Economic impact

• Maximum economic benefit to the local community
• Buy local produce, particularly food
• Use local suppliers
• Use public transport (where possible)

Social impact

• Language – does tourism help to promote and protect local languages, particularly where they are endangered?
• Culture – does tourism help to sustain indigenous culture
• Social Cohesion – does tourism and employment in tourism help communities to thrive?

The responsibility for making your holiday ethical lies with both you the tourist and your holiday company.