NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

The Responsible Tourism Society of India is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism practices within the tourism industry.

All funds/income generated are utilized towards achieving the following objectives of the society.

+ Tabulate eco-sensitive areas where tourism will have an impact on the social, cultural and natural environment.
+ Make strategies and efforts to ensure long-term (perpetual) sustenance of the environment.
+ Work with empowered bodies to establish Carrying Capacity and sustainable tourism practices which include conservation of nature and wildlife, and allow local communities to benefit from tourism.
+ Develop policies and codes of conduct for promotion of Sustainable tourism, and help implementation Strategy.
+ Develop a Sustainability based Certification of tourism service providers.
+ Act as a watchdog for excessive consumption of Natural Resources and any negative impact of/on the tourism sector.
+ Support Research in Tourism.
+ Work with service providers to enhance quality of their product and services to a level so they can be sustainable and eco-friendly.
+ Encourage use of appropriate local practices, materials, art, craft, architecture, food etc
+ Encourage minimal conspicuous consumption and prevent excessive consumption of energy.
+ Encourage Energy Saving Practices, Water Harvesting, + Use of Solar and other Natural Energy Sources.
+ Encourage good Waste Management Practices especially of non-bio-degradable materials.
+ Encourage low pollution-generating practices and minimize Carbon Footprint.
+ Organize training and other activities to create awareness on Ecotourism, Sustainable and Responsible tourism.
+ To collaborate with like-minded bodies and implement ecotourism objectives in India and abroad.
+ To continually identify new Ecotourism destinations, + Strengthen Ecotourism and make India a preferred Ecotourism Destination.