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Tips for the Caring Tourist

BE AWARE , BE PREPARED SAVE ENERGY

research the places you plan to visit: get in touch with

your hosts and/or amenities before leaving.

Bring your own toiletries and drinking cup rather

than using the prepackaged ones provided. heat, television, lights.

learn a few words of the local language. Think about where to go and what to do when you get Think about what sort of clothing is appropriate for Think about appropriate behaviour as a guest in someAsk before taking pictures of people and respect their
BE PART OF THE PROCESS

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body elses living place. wishes.

Travel by train and public transport, Walk and cycle:

LEAVE NATURE WHERE IT IS

you will discover unexpected areas in your journey.

Identify organisations that subscribe to a charter for

sustainable tourism: in Ireland, you can get a list from Sustainable Tourism Ireland.

Buy souvenirs with a critical eye: natural ones made of

wood, coral, shell or ivory can be tarnished with environmental damage.

Support efforts towards sustainability: ask questions

Stay on approved footpaths when walking, marked on diving holidays, don't touch the corals or sea life. Leave no litter behind: dispose of it properly. IE: if you
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to the owner of your accomodation and ask to see the policy for responsible tourism. (All Sustainable Tourism Ireland members should have one). group.

routes when skiing, climbing or trekking, and roads when driving.

If possible, support a local charity or conservation

THINK LOCAL

smoke, bring a pocket ashtray.

Spend your money wisely: try to leave it in local hands

and Pay a fair price for your purchases / services. ever possible.

Write to your tour operator, hotel and Sustainable

Tourism Ireland with feedback about your holiday. Express your appreciation for any eco-friendly programs it currently offers and criticism of any shortcomings, so they can be addressed.

eat at local restaurants and buy local produce whenHire a local guide: you'll discover more about local culSAVE WATER

ture and lives, and they will earn an income.

pass these guidelines on to someone else.

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Keep your showers short. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Reuse your sheets and towels.

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About Sustainable Tourism Ireland Sustainable Tourism Ireland

is an association dedicated to make tourism and conservation compatible, in order to contribute real benefits to the local economy, society and the environment. It operates as a network of several exciting and unique destinations and projects across Ireland that follow a code of sustainability. Tourists can share an innovative and collaborative approach to travelling that will create an unforgettable experience.

It supports conservation It promotes travels that sustain local

economies

Contact Us.
Address: Sustainable Tourism Ireland
c/o Cultivate Centre 15-19 Essex St West Temple Bar Dublin 8 Ireland

It broadens the mind and enlivens the soul It fosters a mutual exchange which benefits
both the tourists and the local population

It encourages the hosts to share their

experiences with the tourists

it encourages tourists to think of themselves as visitors and guests, rather than consumers

Telephone: +353 1 5213064

E-mail: Web:
tourism@sustourism.ie www.sustourism.ie

WHAT YOU CAN DO. . . If you are a tourism operator: WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US ? YES, I would like to become a member of Sustainable Tourism Ireland (please fill as appropriate)

become a member of Sustainable Tourism Ireland and

embrace our codes of conduct for operators

if you are a tourist:

support the codes of conduct for

responsible travel highlighted here

Become a member of or make a donation

Why Sustainable Tourism ?
to Sustainable Tourism Ireland,

It meets the needs of present tourists and host

regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.

visit those companies which are actively promoting

sustainable tourism through our website, including: Eco-cottages Sustainable hostels traditional living activities like yoga and hillwalking and much more!

Name: ........................................................................ Company: ................................................................... Position: ..................................................................... Individual: .................................................................. Address and contacts: ................................................. ................................................................................... ................................................................................... I enclose ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP fee of: 25 (company) 5 (individual)

It manages all resources in such a way that

economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems. (World Tourism Organisation)

I would like to make a DONATION for: ... paid by: cash cheque payable to Sustainable Tourism Ireland
For details on membership, please log onto the website