Our stance on responsible tourism issues

As well as offering great holidays, we take a strong stance on important issues in tourism. Read our opinions on various responsible tourism topics below.

Transport issues
By plane? By train? Or by boat? Our views on reaching your destination responsibly...



Carbon emissions & offsetting
We were one of the first travel companies to offer carbon offsetting and we recently became one of the first to remove it for environmental reasons.


Wildlife issues
Wildlife issues in tourism are rife. Here’s our views on what’s right and wrong when it comes to animal welfare.



Destination and politics issues
As travellers we face ethical dilemmas when deciding whether or not to visit certain places in the world. These are our views...


Local people & porters issues
Responsible tourism should always support local people. Here's how we ensure our holidays benefit communities and treat porters fairly.


Global sustainable tourism accreditation scheme
At first thought a global scheme might seem like a good idea but such a scheme could actually be detrimental.



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