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Although there is increasing awareness of the impact that tourism can have on our environment, tourist travel continues to grow year on year.

Tourism can be a powerful force for conservation, there are more than 5,000 national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and reserves around the world. Many of these resources are heavily dependent upon the tourist industry for their financial security. However, tourism can also be the cause of significant environmental damage. For example through CO2 emissions and the damage to to local species and habitats. In parts of the Mediterranean region turtle nesting sites have been destroyed to make way for hotels and other developments.

The travelling light philosophy means that we travel with responsibility, we aim to have the minimum impact on the environment and we respect the local traditions and culture of the places we visit.

I encourage you to think globally but to support locally by avoiding taking unnecessary items on your journey, by choosing the most appropriate mode of transport and by immersing yourself in the local culture and environment. If you must leave a footprint behind ensure that your footprint benefits the local community and economy.

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