WHAT PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY ARE SAYING ABOUT VEGAN TOURISM

There is an incredible world out there waiting to be explored, consciously, compassionately, safely and passionately.

So what do people in the travel industry really think about Veganbnb Travel, the worlds first (to the best of mine and google's knowledge) 100% vegan tour company?

I recently asked a good friend and experienced Tour Leader, Ross Bright from the USA on his thoughts of this powerful emerging industry, here's what he thinks:

Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2012, international tourism generated US$1.3 trillion in export earnings, figures moving and shaking the world economy.

Tourism, unlike any other industry has the potential to empower people, to lift people from poverty, to create employment, to transcend race, religion, age and economical status by knocking down cultural barriers, to inspire people and to connect people across continents.

So what can you do when you're on the road to see how vegan friendly your holiday really is, how can you travel compassionately?

Inquire about company values

Whether it’s a B&B, a small coffee shop or an international tour company, be inquisitive, chat to business owners and staff about their business in order to see if their values correspond with that of living a compassionate lifestyle.

Ask to see company policy

If you find yourself using a tour agent or operator whether it’s for a day trip or a ten week adventure of a lifetime, ask to see company policy. 

You may discover interesting projects they support or are involved in and can make an informed decision based on that knowledge. 

An outstanding individual or company regardless of size should be transparent. Get vegan travel on the map; being inquisitive also gives you the opportunity to make suggestions as businesses will always react to demand, especially within the tourism industry as it has to adapt to constant changes.

Find out where you cash is really going

Try to establish how much revenue generated by a business you are looking to use on your travels remains within the local economy and how they contribute to that economy. 

If a company’s website looks amazing, dig deeper and find out where your money is really going. You deserve it and the more informed you are the easier it is to direct your hard earned cash towards people, places, countries and concepts that support compassionate travel and where it will really make a difference.

OVER TO YOU       

What would you like to see from the vegan travel industry in the future? 

Share your thoughts in the comments box below so I can work towards serving the vegan travel community better and creating trips and products that you love!

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