Unit 1 Lesson 2

Quiet Reflection Do you agree or disagree with the UNWTO articles? How do we know if they are beneficial to all countries/communities? How do we know if they are effective?

"A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it" John Steinbeck

"When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money".

"A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car." - Emile Ganest

"Don't tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled." Mohammed

“A travel agent told me I could spend seven nights in Hawaii… no days, just nights.” -Rodney Dangerfield

A Travelers Code? Traveler's Code for Traveling Responsibly: Cultural Understanding: Travel with an open mind. Cultivate the habit of listening and observing. Reflect daily on your experiences and keep a journal. Prepare—learn the geography, culture, history, beliefs, some local language, and know how to be a good guest in the country or culture.

A Travelers Code? Social Impacts: Support the local economy by using locally- owned restaurants and hotels. Buy local products made by locals from renewable resources. Don't make extravagant display of wealth; don't encourage children to beg. Get permission before photographing people, homes, and other sites of local importance.

A Travelers Code? Environmental Impacts: Stay on trails. Pack it in, pack it out, and assure proper disposal of human waste. Don't buy products made from endangered animals or plants. Compiled by Partners in Responsible Tourism—March, 1995 available online at

What is your traveler’s code? Create a traveler’s code poster with your partner – must have at least 10 Code = set of rules or guidelines Remember: –Who is your target audience? –What issue are you addressing: cultural, social or environmental? –How will you use language to influence your audience?

Debriefing / Evaluation Which points on the code do you think are most important? How have your own experiences confirmed or challenged any of these items? Are there items you would like to see added to the code for tourists? What underlying values are present in the code?