“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.
Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”
Our October 2024 conference exploring the theme of Responsible Tourism resulted in valuable discussions on the impacts of tourism on our city and the ways to manage tourism in a manner which benefits and protects its residents, visitors, businesses, heritage, and environment. Please find attached the PDF of the Conference Report. Recordings of the conference are also available on our YouTube. Our thanks to all the speakers and panellists.
Responsible Tourism Conference Report