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Tourist Hot Spots Shunned as Brits Favour Isolated Ecosystems

With UK travellers increasingly venturing to remote destinations where they are less likely to see other Brits abroad, responsible tourism is more important than ever if these are to be protected
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Nearly 40 million people have taken a holiday abroad in the last year alone. However, recent research revealed that 30% of people agreed that tourism normally has a negative impact on local environments and 75% said it would be useful to have information on this impact. This has lead to an increased trend towards sustainable tourism.

UK holiday makers are increasingly travelling to destinations where they are less likely to see other Brits abroad as research reveals the second most hated holiday aspect is other UK holiday makers abroad.

These trends are demanding responsibility to be taken from both operators and holiday makers to reduce any detrimental effect to isolated locations such as the fragile habitats of the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, the Faroe Islands and the Azores.

. Introduction:

This World Travel Week research reveals the attitudes of the UK population when choosing holidays. The research has revealed that a third of people think that tourism normally has a negative impact on the local environments they visit and as such, three quarters of consumers would find it useful to have information on the impact of their holiday. Many Brits want to avoid destinations where there are other UK holiday makers and as a result are looking to sustainable tourism for more secluded resorts. This trend is demanding responsible tourism to reduce any detrimental effect to isolated locations with fragile habitats.

So how can Brits ensure they travel to these fragile destinations responsibly?

Joining us in the studio is Noel Josephides, MD of Sunvil Holidays.

. Suggested Questions:

What are people’s attitudes towards holidays in our area?

What has influenced this trend towards sustainable tourism?

How can tourism be responsible?

What kinds of destinations require responsibility to avoid a negative impact to the habitats?

What activities can tourists explore if they are looking for a holiday with a difference this World Travel Week?

Where can we find out more information?