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Thursday, 04 Dec, 2009
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A report identifying the top ten ethical destinations to travel to next year has been released.
US-based international travellers’ alliance Ethical Traveler has highlighted countries in the developing world that are best at protecting their natural environments, promoting responsible travel, and building a tourism industry which provides real benefits to local communities.
In alphabetical order, they are:
Argentina
Belize
Chile
Ghana
Lithuania
Namibia
Poland
Seychelles
South Africa
Suriname
Jeff Greenwald, executive director of Ethical Traveler and co-author of the report, said: “There’s no doubt that worldwide interest in mindful, responsible travel is growing – not only among travellers, but within the countries that host us.
“Now is the perfect time for savvy travellers and well-intentioned governments to evolve together, each encouraging the other.
“This is especially true in the developing world, where travel and tourism can be developed as lucrative, low-impact alternatives to forestry, mining, and the destruction of ocean habitats.”
Report co-author Christy Hoover added: “In drafting our report, we use scores of information sources – including publicly available data – to rate each country’s genuine commitment to environmental protection, social welfare and human rights.
“Data sources include the United Nations Development Program, Human Rights Watch, Columbia University, Reporters Without Borders, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and many others. Private interviews with NGO leaders are part of the process, as well.”
by Phil Davies
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