Consultant-Advisor-Resource Person through the Centre for Responsible Tourism (CRT).
Consultant from February 2007 to February 2009

1. Code of Ethics for the Industry:

• Sustainable Tourism
• Commit to excellence in the quality of tourism and hospitality experiences provided to our clients through a motivated and caring staff
• Encourage an appreciation of and respect for, our natural cultural and aesthetic heritage among our clients, staff, and stakeholders, and within our communities
• Respect the values and aspirations of our host communities and strive to provide services and facilities in a manner which contributes to community identity, pride, aesthetics and the quality of life of residents
• Strive to achieve tourism development in a manner which harmonises economic objectives with the protection and enhancement of our natural, cultural and aesthetic heritage.
• Be efficient in the use of all natural resources, manage waste in an environmentally responsible manner, and strive to eliminate or minimise pollution in all its forms.
• Lobby for the tourism industry and other industries, towards the goal of sustainable development and an improved quality of life for all.
• Support tourists in their quest for a greater understanding and appreciation of nature and their neighbours in the global village.

 Responsible Tourism in Destinations

• Shaping sustainable spaces into better places
• Minimize negative economic, environmental, and social impacts;
• Generate greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
• Involve local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances;
• Make positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world's diversity
• Provide more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
• Provide access for physically challenged people;
• Culturally sensitivity engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.

 Ethical Code for Tourists

• Urge tourists to discover their destination – get them to read  about the cultural, social and political background of the place and people they are visiting.
• Compel them to pay fair prices – When they haggle for the lowest price their bargain is at someone else's expense.
• Encourage them to be sensitive to local culture - dress and act in a way that respects local beliefs and customs, particularly at religious sites.
• Insist that they ask permission before taking photographs of individuals of people's homes - and remind them that they may be expected to pay for the privilege.
• Remind them to ‘Open your mind to other cultures and traditions’ –
  It will transform their experience, earn respect and be more readily welcomed by local people. Ensure they are tolerant and respect diversity – observe social and cultural traditions and practices.
• Combat the sexual exploitation of human beings, particularly the exploitation of children.

• Guiding Principles for Social Responsibility

• Actively involve the local community in planning and decision-making and provide capacity building to make this a reality.
• Assess social impacts throughout the life cycle of the operation – including the planning and design phases of projects - in order to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive ones.
• Endeavor to make tourism an inclusive social experience and to ensure that there is access for all, in particular vulnerable and disadvantaged communities and individuals.