Sustainable Tourism is the Future
Stars are plenty, but Earth is only one.
If we want to make our shared future on this green planet better, we need to strive to live, work, and play in a more sustainable manner. Sharing our love for Slovenia is our main goal, and sustainability is a very important aspect of that.
That’s why our minds are always in the future, trying to find the most responsible ways for our guests to experience Slovenia, and preserve our pristine natural environment and the wellbeing of our local communities.
“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?”
― Henry David Thoreau
Our Green Planet is Sounding its Red Alarm
Earth is in danger. As part of a global extinction wave, species have been vanishing at an alarmingly accelerated rate in recent decades. The scientific community thinks that this unstoppable process could be the biggest danger to civilization.
The natural world is at risk of being destroyed due to climate change, expanding population, and unsustainable consumption rates.
To survive, humanity needs the bare necessities of a stable climate, clean water, and healthy crop pollination. These fundamental requirements are in danger when pollution levels rise and biodiversity suffers from habitat destruction. The quality of life for both current and future generations is in jeopardy, and some even question whether we as humans could even survive it.
It’s time to act now.
A Responsible Way Forward in Tourism
Sustainability is no longer a recommended treatment, but instead an absolute requirement.
If we are to successfully address the planet’s environmental issues, we must embrace sustainable solutions in every industry. Tourism is no different.
The World Tourism Organization has clearly stated that in order to provide long-term sustainability within the tourism industry, a favorable balance between the three main sustainability principles must be established. the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development. This translates into an incredibly wide range of targets that have to be met.
“Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities”.
— The World Tourism Organization’s definition of sustainable tourism.
All parties involved—from agencies and local suppliers to political groups and visitors themselves—must play their part in the effective development of sustainable tourism. Maintaining a high level of visitor satisfaction by ensuring that visitors have a worthwhile experience and increasing their understanding of sustainability concerns is a significant part of improving sustainability in tourism.
The good news is that more and more individuals are thinking about the environment. By having the least amount of an influence on the environment, they hope to travel more sustainably while exploring new areas.
We are totally dedicated to giving our customers, the people taking part in our vacation packages, healthy, wholesome, and eco-friendly experiences.
This Is What We Plan to Do to Meet Our Sustainability Goals
Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
In Slovenia, the idea of sustainable tourism is not new. There have been several advancements in our sustainable development. National Geographic’s World Legacy Award named Slovenia “The World’s Most Sustainable Country” in 2016.
Our nation’s capital, Ljubljana, was named the European Green Capital in the same year. Slovenia was given the renowned “A Green Destination” designation by the Netherlands-based Green Destinations Organisation in recognition of its dedication to environmentally responsible growth.
Since then, as a nation, we have advanced much further, and we continue to make significant efforts to promote green tourism in both urban and rural areas. Therefore, we believe that it is not only our obligation as tour operators but also our civic duty as Slovenes to support our nation’s noble effort to build a more sustainable society.
We are accredited with the Travelife Certificate, a fair and efficient method that assists tour operators and travel companies in managing and enhancing diverse social and environmental consequences by adhering to sustainability standards.
We provide a selection of healthy and eco-friendly outdoor activities that have little to no negative effects on the environment, including eco-friendly vacation packages for hiking and cycling. We also provide a lot of zero-emission mobility choices for sightseeing.
We first choose service suppliers who are using environmentally friendly practices. This includes accommodation facilities, equipment suppliers, locally owned boutique businesses, as well as farms and wineries that produce their goods sustainably.
We have joined The Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, the Slovenia Green brand’s national project. It provides tourist destinations and industry players with practical, usable tools for evaluating and enhancing their sustainable operations.
Measuring CO2 emissions on our vacations and at our offices is another method we are actively developing. This research will be completed within a year, and the outcomes will be utilized to determine how to reduce our carbon footprint even further.
Making Local Communities Better
The local economy is the foundation of our business approach. We work with local guides who share our commitment to local service providers and production.
In addition to boosting Slovenia’s tourist and hospitality sector, the goal is to lessen the drawbacks of importing via international transportation. We think that increasing the vertical relationship with Slovenian culinary brands will help to support local product development initiatives and the promotion of authentic cuisine, which will ultimately benefit sustainable food and small farmers.
Conservation
One of the most important instruments we have is education.
Our local tour guides work hard to provide visitors with really fascinating and practical information, regardless of the type of vacation package they choose. Understanding the significance of how to visit nature is essential, whether on a bicycle excursion in the countryside or a hiking adventure in the Julian Alps.
Every Slovenian who enjoys the outdoors lives by the maxim “Leave only footprints.” We are fortunate to have inherited some of the most varied and intriguing habitats, both above and below the earth. Our goal is to keep them around for future generations.
More guidelines for behavior in Slovenian nature are found here.
Let’s face it, if travel locations were unappealing or, worse, environmentally damaged, there wouldn’t be any tourism.
In order to safeguard our world and, by extension, our personal welfare, responsible outdoor conduct is essential.
Is There More That We Can Do?
Every single person has a responsibility to assist Mother Nature in getting back on her feet. Although the path to global recovery is lengthy, we may achieve success by taking baby moves in the correct direction. As one!
Be a part of the solution rather than the issue.
Save energy. Reduce waste. Help local communities. Buy with care. Inform others.
We’d love for you to share some of your thoughts on how we might improve our sustainability efforts.
Contact us anytime if you want to help us create a better future for tourism and our common planet.
