Responsible Tourism Section
WTM Responsible Tourism ®
This year’s WTM Responsible Tourism programme is headed by some of the biggest and most respected names in travel. Tui, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays and ABTA have all added their support and, for the first time across all four days of WTM, a varied events programme is scheduled.
From the effects of tourism on local economies to reducing energy and water consumption, from taking responsibility for captive wildlife to controversial and challenging child protection and poaching issues, WTM 2014 has the most extensive coverage of responsible tourism issues ever.
We do not have the space to bring you a full programme here but have instead highlighted a selection of key seminars – for a full list see
www.wtmlondon.com
WTM Responsible Tourism Events Programme
Monday 3 November Partnership for Better Tourism in Destinations TRAVEL TECH THEATRE TT390, 15:30-16:30 This session will look at the partnerships between outbound organisations and the inbound industry to see how they can co-operate better.
Tuesday 4 November Reducing Energy and Water Consumption: Good for the environment and the bottom line SOUTH GALLERY 19-20, 11:30-12:30 Flooding, drought, carbon pollution, rising temperatures: the panel will discuss energy & water consumption and why it matters to our sustainability.
Everyone Deserves a Holiday: Social Inclusion SOUTH GALLERY 19-20, 14:30-15:30 The panel will look at what prevents people taking a holiday and discuss ways in which disadvantaged people can be offered a leisure experience.
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Official WTM Responsible Tourism sponsor
World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM WTM GLOBAL STAGE AS850, 11:00-12:00 Now in their 11th year, the awards will celebrate achievements in 12 categories reflecting some of the most important issues in responsible tourism today.
Organised by:
responsibletravel.com Sponsored by: Oman Ministry of Tourism
Better Wildlife Tourism: Whose responsibility? SOUTH GALLERY 19-20, 15:45-16:45 Wildlife viewing has always held an attraction for tourists – panelists will see how the demands for wildlife encounters can be met responsibly.
How Much Responsibility Should Tourism Take
For Animal Welfare? SOUTH GALLERY 19-20, 17:00-18:00 Hear from the industry about how they see their responsibility for animal welfare, focusing on domesticated and captive animals.
Wednesday 5 November
WTM Responsible Tourism Day Opening WTM GLOBAL STAGE AS850, 10:00-11:00 The official opening of World Responsible Tourism Day will be held at 10am and will be followed by the World Responsible Tourism Awards ceremony. BBC host, Stephen Sackur, will interview co-founder of Wilderness Safaris, Colin Bell, and the CEO of conservation charity Tusk, Charlie Mayhew. They will discuss how Africa, the tourism industry and the world at large can respond to protect our wildlife.
The Responsible Tourism Debate: Child Protection PLATINUM SUITE 3&4, 15:45-17:00 Should the tourism sector do more to protect children? Previous discussions looked at the trafficking of orphans, child labour, abuse and neglect: the panel will debate how the tourism industry can help more.
Thursday 6 November Employment Conditions in the Tourism Industry SOUTH GALLERY 21-22, 11:00-12:00 Large numbers of people are employed in travel and tourism worldwide, currently employing 3% of the global workforce. This panel will discuss what proportion of tourism jobs are ‘decent’ jobs and what might be done to improve the situation.
How to Chose Responsible Volunteering Opportunity Abroad SOUTH GALLERY 21-22, 12:30-13:30 Focus this year is on helping the organistions who offer volunteering experiences to identify opportunities which meet the expectations of all, which do not exploit anyone involved and which are safe.
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