Sustainable Tourism
The following is a list of links to web sites with information about sustainable tourism which might be of interest.
  Web Link
  Link   One Green Earth
This is an online directory of green organisations.
  Link   South American Explorers
A club for travellers with clubhouses in Cusco, Lima, Quito and Buenos Aires with information and other services. The Cusco clubhouse has a computer running the Leap Local website.
  Link   Peru Adventures Tours
Saul runs this Peruvian travel agency, and is actively supporting local guides and poor communities especially in mountainous regions.
  Link   Imaginative Traveller
Tour operator working with Leap Local on composting toilets in Cachiccata, Peru
  Link   Gitelink France
Independent directory of holiday homes and gites to rent in France.
  Link   VSO
VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers (to fight global poverty and disadvantage).
  Link   CATCCO
CATCCO maintain an excellent museum and several community projects in Ollantaytambo, Peru.
  Link   Tourism Concern
Campaigns for responsible tourism.
  Link   Pro Poor Tourism
Information all about it, Harold Goodwin (an expert) is also involved.
  Link   Offset Flight Emissions
Go here to calculate emissions generated by flying, and how to offset them. But mixed views on how beneficial this is to the environment.
  Link   Fair Play
Spanish Teachers in Cusco, Peru - local people paid a fair wage without profit for intermediaries
  Link   Vegetarian Trekking Shoes!
Reviewed recently in Wanderlust, they are comfortable, hardwearing and seriously supportive but expensive (£114.95).
  Link   Foreign and Commonwealth Office
This website has informative country profiles, including history of politics, economy, geography etc.
  Link   Sustainable Travel International
This organisation gives a good overview of intiatives to address sutainability of tourism. They also provide a free newsletter which is available by email.
  Link   Cambridge University Entrepreneurs
CU Entepreneurs runs a business creation competition at Cambridge University. They support new businesses which are environmentally and socially responsible.