Tips for sustainable tourism

Are you concerned about the environment and always towards sustainable tourism? The following important principles will help minimize "Carbon footprint" in the journey, help you enjoy a true "green travel".

Air transport is considered an enemy of sustainable tourism because the emissions generated after each flight equivalent to about one fifth of the total emissions generated by cars every year. According to experts, passengers who choose first-class airline tickets leave "Carbon footprint" 7 times more than ordinary passengers. So, to help reduce the amount of carbon and become a responsible traveler, limit air travel and give priority to road transport. In addition, you can cycle or choose public transport when traveling in the city, both cost savings and reduce environmental pollution.

On holidays or summer and winter holidays, many popular tourist destinations often fall into overload. Although it will be a bumper tourist season, this will adversely affect the landscape, tourism infrastructure and especially the environment. So when planning travel, you should consider choosing destinations that are rarely visited or when it is not peak season. Surely no one will enjoy the scene of crowding to "suffocate" in the crowd or frequented the beach full of people.

Currently, many hotels are trying to towards a sustainable tourism development model, fulfilling their commitment to environmental protection. This is reflected in small actions such as not using plastic straws, using natural soaps, applying recycling programs in sanitation systems. Look for motels, homestays and hotels that plan to use energy systems efficiently, LEED certified - the international standard system of green architecture to get closer to sustainable tourism.

Plastic disposable items are the "enemy of heaven" of the environment. Therefore, before packing your items for travel, remember to bring only lightweight and really necessary items. Prepare a glass water bottle, steel or bamboo straw, food container to avoid the use of disposable plastic items. In addition, you can bring cloth bags instead of plastic bags to store clothes and other necessary items on a sustainable trip.

If you prefer the new feeling, instead of choosing luxurious places with high-class service, you will experience living at home of indigenous people. It is an effective way to make use of human resources, generate income from tourism and is also a great way for you to experience the local cultural experience. People will help you learn about local culture, customs, traditions and values; join in activities, community programs towards sustainable tourism. In addition, priority to choose locally sourced products to support the production of indigenous people and experience the fascinating culture and cuisine on their own.

Animals are not recommended for entertainment and human consumption purposes. Currently, there are many activities such as visiting rainforest, elephant sanctuary, feeding crocodiles organized to attract tourists. However, we need to raise our awareness and responsibility to have a proper view of the impact of sustainable tourism on the environment and the existence of animals. So, you should find out information about the environment, the ecology of the places you are going before traveling.