Nonprofit

International Centre for Responsible Tourism

Medway, United Kingdom
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www.icrtourism.org

  • About Us

    The International Centre for Responsible Tourism is a post-graduate training and research centre based at Leeds Metropolitan University. Responsible Tourism:

    minimises negative economic, environmental, and social impacts; generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry; involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances; makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world's diversity; provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues; provides access for physically challenged people; and is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.

    The International Centre for Responsible Tourism is a post-graduate training and research centre based at Leeds Metropolitan University. Responsible Tourism:

    minimises negative economic, environmental, and social impacts; generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry; involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances; makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world's diversity; provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues; provides access for physically challenged people; and is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Entrepreneurship
    • Environment & Sustainability

    Location

    • Leeds Metropolitan University, Medway, None LS1 3HE, United Kingdom
      Leeds
    Illustration

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