Though the concept of responsible tourism was there right from 1996, it was after the cape town declaration of 2002 that a detailed picture of responsible tourism including its aims, and factors evolved. You may have already heard the term being used in a different context e. All you need to know about kerala tourisms responsible. Keralas responsible tourism initiatives are a model for. Kerala tourism has taken various steps for making the tourism industry purely environment friendly. Responsible tourism is any form of tourism that can be consumed in a more responsible way. Ecotourism refers to the green or conservation or sustainable.
Sustainable tourism in kerala chances for local communities. In the meantime, if youre after future inspiration, look no further. The concept of responsible tourism has been present in. Chapter4 ecotourism in kerala an overview after giving a brief account of ecotourism in india in chapter 3, it is proposed to discuss ecotourism in kerala. The incredible india 2nd international conference on responsible touris. Responsible tourism was defined in cape town in 2002 alongside the world summit on sustainable development. Considering the positive socioeconomic impacts of responsible tourism. Located in the southwestern coast of the country, bordered by the arabian sea on the west. Responsibility of responsible tourism in achieving sustainability. Kumarkom is the first destination to implement responsible tourism.
The availability of plenty of natural resources, skilled manpower, supportive entre. The report included details of responsible tourism policies and practices implemented in the state and the campaigns success. Responsible tourism is a new concept in the tourism industry. Discussing on environmental matters, rt implements revolutionary studies and surveys in the basic details of energy, water and waste and systematically reveals a detailed energy audit analysis among the partnering hotels at 4 destinations. Making better places for people to visit and better. There is a relation between the living beings and the environment, thereby linking tourism development and environment.
Kerala highlights new experiences in tourism policy 2017. Kerala, which is bordered by the arabian sea on the west and the western ghat mountains on the east, offers a plethora of nature experiences and wildlife preserves not found elsewhere in india, drawing the largest number of visitors interested in the environment out. Eco tourism in kerala ecotourism projects kerala kerala. Secretary of tourism of kerala, government of kerala, india. Important tourism spots like kovalam, kumarakom, vythiri, kumbalangi, thekkady and. Take a twohour canoeing trip during the sunrise or sunset to experience the beauty of this place. Responsible tourism initiative by outlook helps responsible tourists find holidays, hotels, homestays and tour packages that are planet friendly to make tourism more sustainable and responsible. Sustainable tourism supports travel that is ecologically maintainable in the long term, promotes indigenous cultures and works with locals to see that the tourism industry benefits their villages. We need to act responsibly to keep the treasure alive tourism sectors contribution to the state economy 17% tourism will be a significant bread winner for the state the journey 3. Responsible tourism and sustainability the case of kumarakom, kerala, india article pdf available in journal of policy research in tourism leisure and events 43. The kerala declaration on responsible tourism harold goodwin. Keralas awardwinning responsible tourism rt initiatives have been hailed by the united nations world tourism organisation unwto, which described them as a model for other destinations to replicate. Rt mission is the nodal agency formed by the government of kerala to spread and implement the ideologies and initiatives of responsible tourism all over the state.
For the past decade, kerala has been one of the fastestgrowing tourism destinations in the world. Our inspiring community of travel companies and our dedicated team at responsible travel are here when you are ready to start planning again. In this video we got to see the responsible tourism side of kerala with the work the. Uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel extraordinary travel meets endless possibilities responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people. Pdf responsible tourism and sustainability the case of. An international coir fest is conducted annually that is aimed at developing the coir industry of kerala and tourism. The internet has also fa cilitated the growth of the sector, with lowcost holidays and travel destinations available all over the world. The importance of a proactive policy agenda the kerala experience in responsible tourism. Tourisms contribution to sustainable development unctad. Responsible tourism rt was implemented in four destinations viz.
All you need to know about kerala tourisms responsible tourism united nations world tourism organisation unwto recently hailed keralas awardwinning responsible tourism rt initiatives terming it as a model for other destinations to replicate. Michot 2010 called this initiative propoor tourism. Kadakampally surendran, minister of tourism, presided over the function. About wayanad wayanad tourism government of kerala. Responsible tourism mission welcome to kerala tourism. The worlds first responsible tourism mission is all set to lead kerala tourism through peoplefriendly, local communityfriendly and environmentfriendly, initiatives ensuring rural development, employment opportunities and women empowerment. To further promote tourism in kerala, the government of kerala started the grand kerala shopping festival in the year 2007. Keralas responsible tourism initiative a role model. Sustainable tourism in kerala building excellence in sustainable. The international centre for responsible tourism the icrt is a network of people who support the cape town declaration through their work and it has a number of sister organisations, affiliate centre. Keralas responsible tourism india vlog thelifeofjord.
Kerala tourism received the united nations world tourism organization unwto awards for excellence and innovation in tourism in 20, recognising the states leading role in developing innovative projects for sustainable travel. You might not think of india as one of the top ecotourism destinations, but there are a growing number of ecotourism destinations, eco tour operators, eco lodges, sustainable homestays, responsible wildlife sanctuaries, and other responsible tourism and sustainable travel operators in the country. Responsible tourism by definition is tourism that minimises negative social, economic and environmental impacts and generates greater economic benefits for local people. Overdevelopment and its trail of destruction are now the biggest issues when it comes to responsible tourism in kerala. Responsible tourism rt is mainly conceived with three kinds of responsibilities which are termed as the triple bottomline economic. Sirmadam, please be kind enough to fill in the appended questionnaire pertaining to my doctoral study entitled marketing strategies adopted by tourism industry in south. Read more of our views below with water pollution, be it beaches or backwaters, a growing concern. Council dtpc office of kottayam and responsible tourism rt cell office at. Jithendran kokkranikal, university of greenwich, uk angelique chettiparamb, university of reading, uk introduction responsible tourism is a concept that overlaps significantly with concepts of sustainable tourism, ethical tourism, propoor tourism and integrated tourism. Responsible tourism is an upandcoming travel niche in india.
Rt encompasses all forms of tourism and seeks to minimize negative economic, environment and social impacts. Responsible media and responsive tourism industry, provide the state an ideal setting to implement and practice the department of tourism, government of kerala organized a statelevel consultation on responsible tourism in association with the international centre for responsible tourism india icrt. The kumarakom bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologists paradise. Responsible tourism emphasises the role of businesses in achieving sustainability and can be seen as yet another concept within the sustainable tourism genre, which comprises many forms of. Responsible tourism is a concept that overlaps significantly with concepts of. We came together at the invitation of kerala tourism and the icrt india in kochi to discuss progress in achieving the principles of responsible tourism, to share experience and to learn from each other about how to achieve the aspirations of responsible tourism in destinations and to identify good practices. Following the responsible tourism mission, kerala tourism has guided all the regional bodies and authorities concerned to implement and follow the. India for the best responsible tourism initiative in kerala. Responsible tourism rt mission is all about making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. Responsible tourism is a concept that overlaps significantly with concepts of sustainable tourism, ethical tourism, propoor tourism and integrated tourism chettiparamb and kokkranikal, 2012. Questionnairetourists kerala marketing strategies adopted by tourism industry in south indiaa comparative study between kerala and tamil nadu.
Tourism is an important sector of the economy and contributes significantly in the country. Some of our holidays have been postponed due to covid19. Keralas exponential growth in tourism map made the policy makers to initiate responsible tourism in selected destinations. Tourism statistics, department of tourism, government of kerala 2003 an experiment in forest management called india ecodevelopment project a world bank funded participatory biodiversity conservation programme at periyar wildlife sanctuary in thekkady, developed an ecotourism component, the thekkady. Pdf effectiveness of responsible tourism at kumarakom. Tourisms contribution to sustainable development geneva, palais des nations, salle xxvi, 1415 march 20 suman billa secretary of tourism of kerala, government of kerala, india sustainable tourism. We do it by celebrating and supporting people and planetfriendly travel companies, hotels and homestays.
The icrts structure is best understood as a network with a hub. Kerala has emerged as one of the prime tourism destinations on the national and international map and is considered as the tourism trend setter in the country. Responsible tourism is about making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. District tourism promotion council, dtpc wayanad is an organization that functions under the department of tourism, government of kerala. What is responsible tourism the altruistic traveller. Kerala has won laurels for its innovative initiatives like responsible tourism, a coffee table book on the spice route, a crafts village and a mobile app at the national tourism awards 201415. Kerala is the first state in india that has been conferred upon the top united nations award, unwto ulysses award for innovation in public policy and governance, the highest honor given to government bodies for shaping global leadership and creating innovative initiatives for sustainable tourism.
A general study of responsible tourism in kerala tom pious. This definition, the cape town declaration is now widely accepted and was been adopted by the world travel market in 2007 for world responsible tourism day. Jose, presented the report on the responsible tourism campaigns at the unwto headquarters in madrid. Kerala declaration on responsible tourism in desinations. Responsible tourism initiative, kerala institute of.
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