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                                                            Tips and ideas for the Travel Industry

                                                            We know that it can sometimes be difficult to integrate Responsible Tourism within your ski business when you have so many other requirements to meet, however it makes good business sense to be more Responsible.  It can improve the brand value and reputation of your company – though it’s important that you avoid 'greenwash'.   By becoming a Responsible Skiing company you can improve customer and staff loyalty – but you need your staff to be informed and to keep it interesting for your customers.   Perhaps you are stuck for ideas and where to start... 

                                                            Here are some tips and ideas for your ski business.   For more, please contact us

                                                            Travel to resorts...

                                                            Ensure that the flights offered are with airlines that are as efficient and green as possible – through load factors, airline fleet and efficient practices

                                                            Present a rail travel option where possible and sell this as part of the holiday.

                                                            Reconsider luxury coach trips for ski holidays

                                                            Promote group transfers where possible or, for the independently minded, 
                                                            facilitate train transfers as part of the package


                                                            This is a small selection of tips - for more look at The Travel Factors or
                                                            contact us

                                                            In resort...

                                                            Encourage accommodations to use renewable energy, be energy efficient and enable participation in recycling schemes.

                                                            Suggest your accommodations to participate in the Travelife Sustainability audit.

                                                            Encourage accommodations to source food, drinks, toiletries and all supplies from the region.

                                                            Provide detailed information on all activities on offer to visitors including cultural attractions and how to get there using the local transport network

                                                            Promote regional specialities and local produced food – to provide uniqueness and support farmers.

                                                            Investigate your own operations and how you can integrate the prinicples of Responsible Skiing throughout your business


                                                            This is a small selection of tips - for more look at The Resort Factors or
                                                            contact us

                                                            Don't forget to look at the Case studies for more ideas!

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                                                            the Travel Industry

                                                            There is a good business case for being more Responsible.   We offer a range of consultancy services to help you - find out

                                                            What we offer

                                                            From Responsible Skiing policies to product ideas and from training to documentation - tell us what you need.  

                                                            We look forward to helping you become a Responsible Skiing
                                                            business.
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                                                            Tips for your skiers...

                                                            What about your skiers?  

                                                            How about providing them with a list of tips once they get to the resort to ensure they have a memorable time whilst looking after the destination?

                                                            Click here for a list of tips
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