RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM
Make
this vacation experience not
only memorable but meaningful too!
What
You Can Mean to Costa Rica
What You Can Mean to Costa Rica We all know that Costa
Ricaís number one tourist attraction is its natural
environment. Itís cathedral cloud forests, imposing
mountains, spewing volcanoes and primordial rainforests
beckon us to come and visit their earthly roots. But
as we share these treasures of nature, we must also
learn to care for them. The single greatest influence
you as a traveler can have on the environment you visit,
lies in your purchasing power. Support responsible tourism,
beginning the moment you consider a vacation to this
ecological paradise. Give careful consideration to choosing
the right tour operator to ensure your money goes a
step further than just buying a night in a hotel. It
is in this way that economic benefit can be shared by
the local community who will remain encouraged and committed
to continue the protection of this nationís vast natural
resources.
Certification for Sustainable Tourism
The Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program
was conceived in Costa Rica in 1997 and has been adopted
by the World Tourism Organizationís Sustainable Tourism
Commission as the standard to be implemented by nations
worldwide. The plan encourages the kind of tourism development,
which is economically successful without giving up a
holistic, long-term future which benefits the local
community as well as the surrounding environment. Efforts
like the CST program help conscientious travelers like
you make better informed decisions, and invite businesses
like Sunny Land Tours to embrace the economic benefits
of sustainable development and eco tourism. Sunny Land
Tours is proud to be the very first U.S. tour operator
to be voluntarily evaluated under this plan.
Click here for more
information about our Adopt-A-School
Program
