Destinations
Fairwings presents tourism destinations that put efforts
toward responsible tourism development. Focus is given
to those positive developments made by the destinations
but it certainly does not mean that those destinations
only have responsible tourism practices
 Nepal
has been a pioneer in the development of sustainable tourism
for many years and has benefited from numerous international
technical assistance projects in various field of sustainable
development, including responsible tourism. At the centre
of the Himalaya with Mt Everest, Nepal host one the 34 world’s
biodiversity hotspots, shared with Pakistan, Bhutan and northern
India.
 Kerala
is the leading ecotourism state of India and implemented the
first planned ecotourism project in the country. Aware of
its rich ecosystem and also hosting one of the world’s
34 bio-diversity hotspots - the Western Ghats - Kerala is
taking steps toward an environmentally friendly tourism industry
in order to cope with its growth. Worth keeping an eye on
this promising destination.
 Sri
Lanka is also, together with the Western Ghats of India,
considered as one of the world’s bio-diversity hotspots,
and has a great ecotourism potential. If the tourism authorities
did not take any major step towards sustainable tourism, local
organizations as well as international agencies are nevertheless
trying to impulse such practices in the island.
 France,
the most visited country in the world, is better known as
a mass tourism destination than an ecotourism paradise. And
yet, there are numerous responsible tourism initiatives taking
place in the country. From non profit organizations to local
authorities, protected areas and private companies, responsible
tourism practices are starting to grow and to bring alternatives
to mass tourism.
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