Responsible Tourism is which (given below) and we expect the same responsible traveling from you.

• Minimizes 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 local industry.
• Involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances.
• Makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage embracing 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.
• Is culturally sensitive, encourages respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
• Is integral to and integrating the local ecosystem etc.

Things that Responsible Tourism is not:

• Responsible Tourism is not another form of 'niche tourism' – Responsible Tourism is about the legacy and the consequences of tourism – for the environment, local people and local economies.
• Responsible Tourism does not only take place in protected natural environments – Any tourism business, whether located in a thriving metropolis, a mountain, rural village, sub-tropical island, medieval town – can be a Responsible Tourism operation.

High Spirit Trek's Concern with Responsible Tourism:

• Employment creation increasing foreign currency earnings, Tourist contributions to the multiplier effect - the additional revenue created in an area as a result of tourism expenditure.
• Direct employment - occurs in hotels, airports, airlines, tour operators, travel agents, and tourist offices.
• Indirect employment - occurs in industries that serve the travel and tourism industry.

Environmental Objectives:

• Environmental education - this is usually through visitor centers. This information helps the tourist understand the reasons for conservation and encourages them to respect the environment.
• Conservation Environments improvements Preservation of wildlife habitats.
• Regeneration - is used to preserve heritage sites.

Socio-Cultural Objectives:

• Promoting cultural understanding enhancing the image of an area creating a national identity.