Responsible Travel: How sustainable tourism has changed over the past 20 years
On the two-decade anniversary of his disruptive travel company, Justin Francis, founder of Responsible Travel, reflects on just how far the industry has come – and where it’s going next.
“As visitors, we are, in effect, temporary residents utilising local services. Even very modest taxes levied on tourists could help build economic and environmental resilience in local communities against future shocks. This should also help manage the pre-Covid problem of overtourism – a problem I fear will rear its head once again. The only way forward is to consult more closely with local people on tourism.”
