The Thomas Cook Group is one of the travel agents which is promoting sustainable travelling as part of their destination of excellence programme.

The company said that “Sustainable Tourism (also called Responsible Tourism) is simply about making a positive difference to the people and environment of destinations we travel.”

The group has set targets that by 2020, its operations will ensure that clients are among others;

– Respecting local cultures and the natural environment

– Buying local, giving fair economic returns to local families

– Recognising that water and energy are precious resources that we need to use carefully

– Helping to protect endangered wildlife

– Protecting and enhancing favourite destinations for the future enjoyment of visitors and the people who live there

– Taking responsibility for their actions while enjoying ourselves.

To this end travellers to Gozo are provided with a set of ‘tips’ on how to protect the environment. For more information regarding how the company’s measures are being implemented around the world, click here to download a copy of the Thomas Cook Sustainability Report 2012.

Photograph by Alain Salvary.

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