Today I am going
to talk about Sustainable tourism and Iberia Company. I will be developing 3
main Points.
The main points I
will be talking about are: First what is Sustainable tourism, Secondly 10 recommendations to have a good trip with sustainable tourism from
Iberia Company and what is Iberia’s plan to achieve sustainable tourism in their
company.
1 ) Let’s start with Sustainable tourism
definition.
Tourism is one of the role models in the fight for the protection on the enviroment.
Sustainable tourism makes as low impact on the environment and local culture as possible. Is one of the examples to follow, for the care of the
environment, showing clean solutions.
The aim of
sustainable tourism is to ensure development a positive experience for local
people, tourism companies and the tourists themselves.
World Tourism Organization definition: sustainable
Tourism takes full account of the impact current and future economic, social
and environmental policies to meet the needs of visitors, industry, the
environment and host communities.
The World Tourism day
was celebrate last 27th September and the theme this year was “ TOURISM AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY”
2) Now let’s
move on to the next point.
Iberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of
Environment and Biodiversity Foundation, has launched the campaign "Ten
recommendations for sustainable tourism" in 2006, that is intended to inform clients
about good environmental practices that should be done during the summer
holidays.
I will highlight the most important points:
When planning a trip,
the airline recommends choosing suppliers able to provide quality assurance and
respect for human rights and the environment. Also emphasizes the need to use
natural resources with moderation.
The campaign also
highlights the need to clean residues
Respect sensitive
ecosystems such as coral reefs or forests, and buy presents that represent the
local culture and to promote the economy of the local people.
Finally, Iberia should
enjoy the culture, customs, gastronomy and traditions with respect and trying
to contribute to the development of sustainable and responsible tourism.
The last point is
Ibera with the environment
3) What does
Ibera do for the environment?
The measures adopted by Iberia to reduce these
emissions are focused, as in the CO2, in the renewal of the fleet, which
includes cleaner engines, and the development of operational measures (taxiing,
approach, takeoff and landing).
Iberia
is starting to use electric vehicles to serve the aircraft on track, in order
to contribute to improve local air quality.
Consumption
of energy, water and paper, is constantly monitored for the purpose of reducing
them through the incorporation of best practices as well as through training
and environmental awareness to all employees.
The waste treatment is optimized constantly,
trying to recycle and reuse as much as possible.
Iberia
is also using eco-friendly materials inside the aircraft, increasingly lighter,
and less polluting.
In conclusion, Iberia is the best option if you
want to travel in terms of sustainable tourism. Enjoy the experience caring environment.
