The Globus family of brands, an international tour operator, recently received the Sustainable Tourism Education Program (STEP) Bronze Certification by Sustainable Travel International, a leading non-profit organisation that helps implement innovative solutions for sustainable tourism development. Further, the Globus family of brands launched the ‘Responsible India’ campaign in India, with the objective of educating travellers and travel agents on responsible tourism practices.
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working towards increasing social awareness in India, the company is looking for meaningful projects to conserve local arts, crafts and traditions that are essential for promoting tourism. “Globus’ commitment to sustainability is both impressive and important to the travel industry, given the thousands of travellers the organisation serves on an annual basis,” said Brian T Mullis, CEO and President, Sustainable Travel International, in a press release. Globus family of brands supports external organisations such as Tourism Cares, to fund the preservation of Fundacion Galápagos in South America; the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of USA’s national parks; and the ‘Save the Rhino’ project of South African National Parks. Gauri Jayaram, Regional Director, Globus family of brands, said, “For years, we have strived to operate in the most environmentally, socially and economically responsible way possible, and STEP’s Bronze Certification strengthens our resolve and commitment in that direction. We now strive to educate travellers on this subject through our work in India.”
Click here to see the original article>working towards increasing social awareness in India, the company is looking for meaningful projects to conserve local arts, crafts and traditions that are essential for promoting tourism. “Globus’ commitment to sustainability is both impressive and important to the travel industry, given the thousands of travellers the organisation serves on an annual basis,” said Brian T Mullis, CEO and President, Sustainable Travel International, in a press release. Globus family of brands supports external organisations such as Tourism Cares, to fund the preservation of Fundacion Galápagos in South America; the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of USA’s national parks; and the ‘Save the Rhino’ project of South African National Parks. Gauri Jayaram, Regional Director, Globus family of brands, said, “For years, we have strived to operate in the most environmentally, socially and economically responsible way possible, and STEP’s Bronze Certification strengthens our resolve and commitment in that direction. We now strive to educate travellers on this subject through our work in India.”