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-Fair Working conditions: All volunteers are made sure that they will be able to meet the physical requirements of of the trip. Water is available and people can take a break if needed.
-Fair Prices: Sea Turtle Conservancy is very transparent with their prices. They also offer three different options based on accommodations. This way you can save money if you don't mind sharing a room with someone else. They let you know up front that air fair can not be included in their price, since everyone will be coming from.
-Integration into the Local Economy: While STC fares include most of the costs of your stay, it does not include meals. This helps people to get in to the community and eat at the local restaurants after a long day of volunteer work. While in town, people have a great chance to shop at local stores, which is great for the economy there.
-Fair Trade Partnership Between All Actors in Tourism: Since people can save a lot of money staying in a dorm rather than a traditional hotel, this gives them a bigger chance to spend those dollars in the local community.
-Environmental Justice: STC is very clear that the adventures provided are not simply tours, but scientific research projects. Rather than just see sea turtles, people get a chance to interact with and help save them. I can't think of what could be better for the environment than that!
These five areas make up the pillars of fair trade and responsible tourism.
When you go on your next tour, make sure to take these in to consideration. Every community needs companies like this that can help the local economy thrive!
-Fair Prices: Sea Turtle Conservancy is very transparent with their prices. They also offer three different options based on accommodations. This way you can save money if you don't mind sharing a room with someone else. They let you know up front that air fair can not be included in their price, since everyone will be coming from.
-Integration into the Local Economy: While STC fares include most of the costs of your stay, it does not include meals. This helps people to get in to the community and eat at the local restaurants after a long day of volunteer work. While in town, people have a great chance to shop at local stores, which is great for the economy there.
-Fair Trade Partnership Between All Actors in Tourism: Since people can save a lot of money staying in a dorm rather than a traditional hotel, this gives them a bigger chance to spend those dollars in the local community.
-Environmental Justice: STC is very clear that the adventures provided are not simply tours, but scientific research projects. Rather than just see sea turtles, people get a chance to interact with and help save them. I can't think of what could be better for the environment than that!
These five areas make up the pillars of fair trade and responsible tourism.
When you go on your next tour, make sure to take these in to consideration. Every community needs companies like this that can help the local economy thrive!
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