Responsible travel week opens 8 February

Take ownership of responsible travel – warts and all – by posting news and questions and examples of responsible travel in practice. Writes Ron Mader

It makes it easier for us to follow the conversation if you tag relevant posts #rtweek16. Those who register are mentioned below as the registered guests.

One of Planeta.com’s tentpole events, Responsible Travel Week (February 8-14, 2016) manifests our commitment toward effective communication and collaboration.

Responsible travel is not an ethical dilemma of whether to have fun or be responsible. We can do both!

2016 is the eighth year for Responsible Travel Week and Planeta.com’s 17th year of innovative conferencing. Back in 2000 we started our tradition of inclusive online conversation and in 2016 we expect our global conversation to take a great leap forward thanks to inspired participation. There are plenty of ways to get involved with local and online events.

What’s new in 2016? We’re asking friends and colleagues to check out the Periscope app.

Crowdsourced and crowdfunded, Responsible Travel Week amplifies down-to-earth applications of noble concepts including responsible travel, conscious travel and ecotourism with the inexpensive social web.

Think of this as a way to move beyond silos and share the information and questions we have. We have the tools in our hands to plan trips, to welcome visitors, to make the world a better place. We welcome financial donors, including individuals and institutions willing to invest in a more formal approach, including awards and workshops focused on digital literacy training.

Let’s learn how to use new technologies, how to combine high tech with face-to-face gatherings. In education this is called ‘blended learning.’ Why shouldn’t we do the same in travel and travel conferences?

Fall in love with responsible travel and let us know your plans and level of engagement. Schedule your own event or stage a viewing party. What participants get out of an event depends on what’s put in.

Start the year on a clean slate. We recommend budgeting time before, during and after the week to make the most of networking opportunities. If you introduce your interests and interact with others even a modest investment of time can pay off spectacularly with new ideas and contacts.

Be inspired and be inspiring!

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