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Friday, March 21st, 2008We have gathered together some of our own articles and other articles of interest which should provoke further thought for the intending holidaymaker: Read More
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Ethical TravelThe Holidaymaker & The Travel Industry. The Planet is a diverse and fragile organism. Travel is a great unifier and educator, however, it is also the greatest threat to the Planet’s social and biological balance. 21st century travellers now have the opportunity to reach into the furthest corners of the globe, and experience what diverse cultures and terrains have to offer. It is precisely because of this ability, it is no longer acceptable to simply ‘click and go’. Todays holidaymaker should research, examine and make moral decisions as to whether they should go to a particular destination. Questions now arise, what is the pollution effect of my journey, can the local economy support my social footprint on their landscape, how much of my money goes to the local economy, what investment is being carried out by governments, local councils or Tour Operators; how many hours does my chambermaid or waiter have to work, do they have union represention, what freedoms exist for local people, does a government hold a record for human rights abuses? This may seem an onerous responsibility to place on an ordinary holidaymaker, but these are questions that cut to the heart of our own society; why should anyone abandon one morality for another? We suggest that by answering these questions, the holidaymaker will hopefully achieve a holiday that will be richer and more enjoyable, than a holiday that simply invites you to ‘click and go’. We would be interested to hear from any holidaymaker who has experience of such ethical travel issues, and with their permission, use their experience to educate a wider audience through this website. Responsible Travel and the Travel Industry | Ethical Travel | HolidayTravelWatchFriday, March 21st, 2008The issues of Ethical and Moral Travel must be jointly considered with the Travel Industry. Is is right that the onus of responsibility be placed entirely on the Holidaymaker? Is it just about planting trees? We think not! Recently we have seen some tour companies placing an ‘eco’ charge on their customers, we think to satisfy the current soundbite. However, we also have to give credit to this first tentative step, a step that leads to a greater corporate ethic within the early years of the 21st century. Read More Blood Diamonds | Conflict Diamonds | Ethical Travel | HolidayTravelWatchFriday, March 21st, 2008We recently received a call for help from a holidaymaker who purchased a diamond in Turkey. The Holidaymaker paid over £2,500.00 for his diamond and was promised documentation to prove its authenticity. Read More Ethical Travel Organisations | Ethical Travel | HolidayTravelWatchFriday, March 21st, 2008Tourism Concern is an Organisation dedicated to the promotion of Ethical Travel, who develop projects to demonstrate that there is another way to organise travel for the benefit of local communities. We recommend a visit to this website which contains a wonderful and humbling photographic record and comments from people within the travel industry. It also contains useful information on workers rights, water and development issues. Their travel code is simple; Learn about the Country you are visiting, Think about the cost of your holiday, Open your mind to new cultures and traditions, minimise your environmental impact, Use guidebooks to broaden you knowledge, use photography with respect. Visit the Read more on other ethical groups. Read More How Green is your Travel? The Flight Debate | Ethical Travel | HolidayTravelWatchTuesday, June 26th, 2007We examine the issues swirling around the ‘Green’ flight debate. We provide a summary and ask, when are politicians and Industry going to provide a coherent response to the problem? The consumers are waiting to follow in the most effective way! Read More How Ethical is your Travel? | Ethical Travel | HolidayTravelWatchThursday, May 10th, 2007This Article from Get’Away begins by asking, “How Ethical is Your Travel?”. It explores the basic questions holidaymakers should ask before they book a holiday and suggests a standard Holidaymakers Travel Responsibility (HTR) position. Read More The Summer of 2005 - The Future of Responsible Holidays | Holiday Compensation | HolidayTravelWatchSunday, September 11th, 2005Following the death of Brenda Wall, the article examines the state of the Package Holiday during the summer of 2005 and highlights attacks on tourists by terrorists, holiday overbooking, unsafe aircraft, problems with tour operators solicitors, tour representatives bullying holidaymakers (see this interesting book review on this issue), the work of Tourism Concern; consideration of those who work in the industry and travel industry corporate responsibility. We call upon the industry to embrace a new 21st century business ethic - The Summer of 2005 - 11.9.05.doc and ask what is the state of the future of responsible holidays. Read More |
HTW has noted that amongst the submissions to the Committee on Toxicity (COT) it has been suggested that the symptoms highlighted by crew and passengers were akin to the condition of hyperventilation.
HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
