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UNIT 16. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Unit outline

ObjectivesBy the end of this unit, participants will be able to:• Understand the importance and benefits of applying

responsible tourism to travel and tour operation in Vietnam• Apply responsible employment policies and strategies• Explain procedures for reducing energy, water and waste• Understand the role of responsible tourism organisational

policies and how to implement them• Explain how to develop economically viable responsible

tourism products• Understand the steps required to develop a responsible

tourism supply chain• Implement responsible tourism marketing and

communication • Identify how to support local tourism destinations

Topics1. Overview of tour and

travel sector in Vietnam2. Implementing responsible

tourism in internal management

3. Developing responsible tourism products

4. Creating responsible tourism supply chains

5. Ensuring responsibility in marketing and communications

6. Responsible support to tourism destinations

TOPIC 1. TOURS & TRAVEL SECTOR OVERVIEW & THE NEED FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Composition of the tours and travel sector

Transport operators

Accommodation suppliersAttractions

Restaurants & cafesTour operators & travel agents

Tour guides

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Key sector figures

12%

GLOBAL1 VIETNAM2

Outboundtour operator

arrivals

domestic-market tour operators

registered tour guides

international-markettour operators800

10,000 17,000

Excludes packages!

1 Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development 2003, Sustainable Tourism: The Tour Operators’ Contribution 2 ESRT 2013, Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy To 2020 & Action Plan: 2013-2015 (Proposed), ESRT, Vietnam

Why tours are particularly important to the international market in Vietnam

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http://vietnamlandingvisa.blogspot.com/2012/08/frequent-confusion-about-vietnam.html; http://www.tropicalisland.de/vietnam.html; http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2012/mar/29/talented-students-may-lose-out

The power and influence of tour operators

InfluenceInfluence

TOUROPERATOR

ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANTS

TRANSPORT

ATTRACTIONS

TOUR GUIDES

Promotes and / or provides trade by including in packages or recommending to guests Engages boat, bus,

train, plane and other transport operators to move guests to / at attractions

Promotes and / or provides trade to natural and cultural attractions through tours

Provides employment within organisation or by contract

Promotes and / or provides trade by including in packages or recommending to guests

Influence Influence

Influence

TOURIST

The tour operator multiplier effect: A key to responsible tourism 1/2

1 tour operator

30 tours / year

25 guests / tour

750 responsible travellers /

year

= 750 stays in green hotels= 750 meals in local restaurants

= 750 visitors to sustainable destinations…

Typical tour operator:

The tour operator multiplier effect: A key to responsible tourism 2/2

180 tour operators

(1%)

30 tours / year

25 guests / tour

135,000 responsible travellers /

year

and if just 1% of Vietnam’s 18,000 tour operators acted responsibly, we could have 135,000 responsible travel

trips in 1 year!

Typical tour operator:

Potential negative impacts of unsustainable practices

Economic leakage

Restricted economic

development

Social values and cultural

conflict

Visitor safety and security

Friction, distrust and disharmony

Destruction of natural

environment

Depletion of natural

resources

How responsible tourism offers tour operators a sustainable pathway forward

Ensures natural resources are used optimally

Promotes viable and long term economic benefits

Promotes conservation of natural heritage

Uses strategically effective business practices

Builds respect of culture and authenticity

Why responsible tourism also makes good business sense

Revenue growth

Costsavings

Access to capital

Better brand

Happierstaff

Moreattractive

destinations

Licensed to operate

Improved service

Ready for regulations

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Consumer’s are also demanding responsible travel…

58% 47%

93% of Conde Nast Travellers think travel companies should be responsible for protecting the environment

of Conde Nast Travellers also say their hotel choice is influenced by the support the hotel gives to the local community

71% of TripAdvisor members planned to make a more eco-friendly choice for their holiday in 2013 compared to 65% in 2012

of Conde Nast Travellers are interested in volunteer vacations, and 98% of past volunteers satisfied with their experience

1 Source: PR News Wire 2011, “Conde Nast Traveller Announces Winners of the 2011 World Savers Awards”, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/conde-nast-traveler-announces-winners-of-the-2011-world-savers-awards-127886823.html;

CondeNast Traveller, “Readers’ Poll.” Feb 2009; 2 Source: TripAdvisor 2012, TripAdvisor survey reveals travellers growing greener, TripAdvisor, Available [online]: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/49260-tripadvisor-eco-friendly-travel-survey-voluntourism-go-green, Downloaded: 07/03/2014

…and are willing to pay to go green

50% of TripAdvisor travellers are willing to spend more money to stay at an eco-friendly accommodation

75% of TripAdvisor travellers say the economic landscape does not affect their interest in eco-friendly travel choices

23% of TripAdvisor travellers would pay up to $25 additional per night to stay at an eco-friendly accommodation, while 9% would be willing to spend $25-$50 extra

Source: TripAdvisor 2012, TripAdvisor survey reveals travellers growing greener, TripAdvisor, Available [online]: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/49260-tripadvisor-eco-friendly-travel-survey-voluntourism-go-green, Downloaded: 07/03/2014

The Responsible Travel Club (Hanoi) and the Responsible Travel Group (Hue) 1/2

• 2 informal associations of travel agencies, NGOs and individuals

• Aim to build and practice responsible travel for sustainable growth in all regions of Vietnam

• Philosophy:– Community support– Business collaboration– Environment conservation & protection– Cultural preservation

Examples of RTC and RTG initiatives 2/2

Responsible travel organisations in Vietnam:

RTC in HanoiRTG in Hue

Interventions:

Knowledge-sharingCapacity building and skills training Compilation and distribution of sustainable best practice information

Responsible tourism projects:

Clean-up campaignsCommunity development projects

Responsible tourism excursions to:

Enhance local economic opportunitiesRevitalise threatened culturesProvide a genuine and memorable experience for visitors

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The key elements of responsible tour operation

Responsible tourism internal management

Responsible tourism products

Responsible tourism supply chains

Responsible marketing &

communications

Responsible support to

tourism destinations

TOPIC 2

TOPIC 3

TOPIC 4

TOPIC 5

TOPIC 6

TOPIC 2. IMPLEMENTING RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN INTERNAL MANAGEMENT

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Key components of responsible tourism in internal management

A. Implement responsible

practices in the workplace

B. Create a Green Office

C. Implement policies on responsible tourism and

build capacity to achieve them

A. Implement responsible practices in the workplace

Defining responsible employment

• Implementing labour standards that promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity (ILO)

• Ensures economic growth provides benefits for all

• Balances employer and employee benefits

Labor standards

Equal opportunity

Decent and productive

work

Provide industry accepted employment benefits

Annual leave and public holidays

Absence for military or public service duties

Social insurance and leave Sick leave

Maternity leave Proper response to accidents at work Pension plans

Provide incentives and bonuses

Examples of incentives and bonuses:• Staff retreat: sponsored

reward for all staff (often annual)

• Paid holiday: awarded to high performing staff (competitively)

• Pay bonuses: monetary reward for all staff for their work by the end of the year

Provide an adequate work space

Providing an adequate work space refers to:• Employers providing

safe and hygienic working conditions; and

• Employees following the workplace policies and procedures on health and safety

The 2 main types of workplace training

1. Induction training

2. Ongoing skills training

Provide an induction training programme

• Overview of job, timescales and expectations

• Overview of workplace• Introduction to other staff• Overview of organisation’s

mission, goals, values and philosophy

• Expectations in commitment to achieving responsible tourism

Ongoing skills training

• Formal training in skills capacity related to the occupation and needs of the employee

• Part of a formal organisational training plan that identifies:– Requirements of the training for the

company– Current skills of the workforce and

needs in the future– Available resources for training– Appropriate approaches for training– Training opportunities

Key steps in developing a skills training programme using A-D-D-I-E

Design

Develop

Implement

Evaluate

Analyse

Learning problem Goals and objectives Audience’s needs Existing knowledge Learning environment Constraints Delivery options Project timeline

Instructional Design Strategy Delivery method Training structure and duration Evaluation methodology

Create prototype Develop training materials Desktop review Run training pilot

Training schedulePrint and prepare training material

Prepare trainersNotify learnersLaunch training

Collect training evaluation data Review training effectiveness Assess project performance Report performance results

B. Create a Green Office

Considerations for reducing energy consumption in the office

Natural light

Ventilation

Type of lights

Computer power useOthers:

- Power use of other electrical appliances

Office energy audit questionsTypes Usage External factors

• Is office equipment the most energy efficient models (generally Energy Star)?

• Are computers, monitors, printers, copiers and other office equipment turned off when not in use?

• Are computers, monitors, printers, copiers and other office equipment set for “sleep” or energy saving mode?

• Is equipment recycled or properly disposed of at end of use?

Source: NSW Business Chamber 2009, Sustainability Toolkit – Hospitality, Australian Government – Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australia

Considerations for reducing energy consumption from transport

Vehicle type

Tyre pressure

Maintenance

Others: - Staff transport - Off-site meetings

Tinted windows

Vehicles and transportation energy audit questions

Types Usage External factors

• Are company vehicles most fuel efficient models available for your business’s requirements?

• When purchasing a new vehicle is fuel efficiency prioritised?

• Are employees encouraged or incentivised for taking public transport or carpooling?

• Do company vehicles receive regular maintenance?

Source: NSW Business Chamber 2009, Sustainability Toolkit – Hospitality, Australian Government – Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australia

Considerations for minimising waste in the office

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Type of office products Waste disposal

Printing

Office equipment

Waste audit questions: Office

• Can all copiers/printers/faxes print double sided?• Are all computers and printers default settings set to

print double sided?• Is office equipment recycled or properly disposed at

end of use?• Does the company send paper invoices? • Does the company send out paper advertisements or

promotions?

Source: NSW Business Chamber 2009, Sustainability Toolkit – Hospitality, Australian Government – Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts,

Australia

Calculating your volume of waste

Number of containers per month

Volume per

container (L)

12 (months)

Average volume (L) of waste in

1 year

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http://www.wmich.edu/registrar/calendars/

Baseline volume of wasteTo convert volume into cubic metres of waste or tonnes of waste:

Cubic metres = Total volume of waste (L) / 1,000Tonnes = Total volume of waste (m3) x 2.29 (approx)

Costing your volume of waste

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Baseline unit cost of waste

Average volume of waste per

month (m3 or tonnes)

Cost of waste collection per month (VND)

Unit cost of waste

C. Implement policies on responsible tourism and build capacity to achieve them

The function of company policies in responsible tourism

• Links company vision and values to day-to-day operations

• Communicate expectations about work performance and boundaries of action

• Ensures compliance with relevant laws & regulations and provides a defence against inappropriate actions

• Promotes efficiency in operation and reduces need for constant management intervention

• Helps achieve sustainable tourism objectives

Healthy communities

Natural environment

Economic vitality

SUSTAINABILITY

Company benefits of having responsible tourism policies

• Helps defend a company from legal disputes• Demonstrates company commitment to maintaining a healthy

environment, building a happier society and buoyant local economy thereby enhancing the company brand and improving sales and loyalty

• Promotes the support of customers to help the company achieve its sustainability objectives

• Fosters stability and consistency in decision-making and operational procedures resulting in fewer operational setbacks

• Creates stronger and more competitive tourism destinations that have better environments, happier people and stronger local economies for the long term benefit of business, local residents and tourists

Common types of capacity building used by companies to train staff

• Provision of access to repositories of information and electronic and print resources

• Provision of company guidelines and manuals• Consultation such as coaching / mentoring• Co-ordinating alliances and observing real best

practice case studies• Workplace training

TOPIC 3. DEVELOPINGRESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRODUCTS

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Key components in developing responsible tourism products

A. Understanding

responsible tourism products

B. Developing tourism

products that are

commercially viable

C. Matching markets with

product development opportunities and objectives

D. Responsible tourism product

development strategy and

action planning

A. Understanding responsible tourism products

Defining tourism products

NARROW DEFINITIONWhat the tourist buys

WIDER DEFINITIONThe combination of what the

tourist does at the destination and the services used

Types of tourism products

Natural tourism products Man-made tourism products

Types of tourism products in Vietnam

Others?

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Characteristics of responsible tourism products

• Responsible tourism products are the goods and services that form tourism experiences and are specifically designed to be:– Environmentally, socially, culturally and

economically sustainable– Educational– Promote local participation

Examples of responsible tourism products

Responsible tourism destination

Madagascar – contains a range of ecological wonders; Is dedicated to protecting the environment; Offers many sustainable tourism options

Responsible tourism attraction

Protected areas; Protected cultural heritage sites; A theme park based on a rainforest theme that both educates visitors on sustainability issues and sells local products

Responsible tourism accommodation

Eco-resorts that have been built and managed according to sustainable tourism principles (e.g. protect the environment, involve and benefit local people)

Responsible tourism transportation

Renewable energy hybrid vehicles, Bicycle tours; Air travel with carbon offsets

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B. Developing tourism products that are commercially viable

The responsible tourism product development process

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRODUCT PLANNING

• Market analysis• Product analysis• Match markets with

products• Product assessment for

development

STAKEHOLDER CO-ORDINATION AND

COLLABORATION

• Determine goals and actions

• Establish collaborations

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRODUCT

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN

• Develop a responsible tourism product development strategy

• Develop an implementation action plan

Ensuring viable responsible tourism products by meeting market needs

• Market visitation volume

• Market size• Market trends and

interests

Market growth

• Reason for travel• Kinds of

experiences desired

Motivations & needs

• Means of travel• Length of stay• Level of flexibility

Travel patterns

• Level of money spent by visitor types

• Value to local development

Spend

• Greatest interest in the destination

• Connect with development objectives

Sustainability

SEGMENT TYPE CHARACTERISTICS MOTIVATIONS EXPECTATIONS

Holidayers International

1st timers International

2nd timers + crowd avoiders

International

On holiday Domestic

Phuot Domestic

Day trippers Domestic

Example of typical tourist market segments and characteristics in Vietnam

SEGMENT TYPE CHARACTERISTICS MOTIVATIONS EXPECTATIONSHolidayers International

short-haulTraveling in organized groups or with family and friends. Shorter trips, few destinations.

Relaxation, entertainment, visiting main attractions, shopping.

Superior food and accommodation,

Mixing businesses with pleasure

International short-haul

Individual and independent business travellers adding some tourism activities to their trip.

Entertainment, visiting main attractions, relaxation.

Quality services and products. Ease of travel.

1st timers International long-haul

Individual or group travel for 1 week or more, utilizing a variety of travel means and many destinations.

Visiting main attractions, cultural and natural features.

Good food, adequate accommodation, fair prices, variety.

2nd timers + crowd avoiders

International long-haul

Individual or small group travel – usually self-organized for 1 week or more, usually spending more time in fewer destinations.

Authentic experiences and specific activities (i.e. trekking, caving).

Adequate accommodation, good food and services, authenticity and personal experiences.

On holiday Domestic Travel as a family, during national holidays and annual holiday periods

Relaxation, entertainment, visiting main attractions.

Good food, adequate accommodation, shopping opportunities, fair prices.

Phuot Domestic Independent or small group travel, often by motorbike.

Seeking alternative activities and non-touristic locations.

Adequate accommodation and food, cheap prices, authenticity.

Day trippers Domestic Independent travel by families and friends in private vehicles for 1 day, usually on weekends or national holidays.

Relaxation, entertainment, visiting main attractions.

Good food, good services, ease of travel.

C. Matching markets with product development opportunities & objectives

What is tourism product-market matching?

• Connecting the characteristics, motivations and expectations of market segments with suitable tourism products

• To ensure sustainability, products should also be matched with development opportunities and objectives of the host destination

Tourism product•Entertainment and relaxation•Culture•Nature•Adventure•Education

Tourism market•Characteristics•Motivations•Expectations

Product-market matching conceptual diagram

PRODUCT A

PRODUCT B

PRODUCT C

PRODUCT E

PRODUCT D

PRODUCT F

PRODUCT G

PRODUCTIPRODUCT

H MARKETSEGMENT 1

MARKETSEGMENT 2

MARKETSEGMENT 3

MARKETSEGMENT 4

PHUOT

INTERNATIONAL TOUR GROUP

INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKER

CASINO

WALKING TRAIL

BEACH

HERBAL PRODUCTS

LOCAL FOOD

Which markets would you match to these products in Vietnam?

PHUOT

INTERNATIONAL TOUR GROUP

INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKER

CASINO

WALKING TRAIL

BEACH

HERBAL PRODUCTS

Why are these markets linked

to these products? LOCAL FOOD

Matching markets and products in Vietnam

Existing products New products

4 key product development options

Existi

ng m

arke

tsN

ew m

arke

ts

Market penetration

Sell more of an existing product

to an existing market

Product development Sell a new or

improved product to an

existing market

Market development Sell existing

products to a new market

Product diversification

Sell new products to new

markets

Developing existing tourism products

To existing markets

• Strategy: Intensive promotion of existing products to current market to increase market share

To new markets

• Strategy: Conduct market analysis to identify new and untapped markets with strong growth potential for existing products

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Developing new tourism products

To existing markets

• Strategy: Expand on products in destination and promote to existing market segments

To new markets

• Strategy: Attract new markets with strong growth potential

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Market penetration and development:Vietnam tourism market segment

opportunities

MARKET SEGMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Independent international travellers

Often more flexible in their travel patterns and spending behaviours than those traveling in groups.

Domestic markets Offer more stable, year-round business than international tourists.

Business travellers and visitors to friends/family

Have potential for add-on trips, activities and spending to business activities

Specialty and niche markets

Willing to spend more and stay longer for authentic and / or unique special interest activities and experiences such as birdwatching, trekking, diving etc

D. Responsible tourism product development strategy and action planning

Responsible tourism product development strategy and action plan development process

1. Define the responsible tourism product development vision, goals and objectives

2. Identify and prioritise responsible tourism product development ideas

3. Design responsible tourism product development interventions

4. Develop responsible tourism product development action plan

Strategy activities

Action planactivities

1. Define the responsible tourism product development vision, goals and objectives

• Vision: Reflects the broad aims and purpose of tourism development

• Goals: A clear, agreed set of aspirations to work towards

• Objectives: Specific targets that when reached, will achieve the goals

Example of a vision, goals, and objectives in responsible tourism product development

Example vision statement:• “To develop competitive and sustainable

tourism products that contribute to the improvement of local livelihoods”

Example development goals: • To increase the amount of spending by

tourists in the destination• To improve the performance and

profitability of local tourism businesses• To increasing investment in tourism• To reduce the impact of tourism on the

local environment and resources

Example development objectives:• To increase full time employment in

tourism in the local area by 15% by 2015• To increase average daily spend of

international visitors in the local area by 5% by 2020

• To increase average annual visitation to cultural villages by 10% by 2015

2. Identify and prioritise responsible tourism product development ideas

Key considerations include the degree to which intervention ideas help achieve:1. Commercial viability goals:

The commercial viability and realistic development potential of the products

2. Sustainability goals: The degree to which local environmental, social and economic benefits will be created

3. Sectoral goals: Strengthening infrastructure & communications; Improving promotion in key markets; Improving visitor information & interpretation; Improving quality standards; Improving safety & security

Commercial viability test

Sustainability test

Sectoral test

TOURISMPRODUCT

DEVELOPMENTOPTION

3. Design responsible tourism product development interventions

• Starting point - review development goals, outputs of the product-market matching analysis and the product assessment activities

• Approaches to consider when designing interventions can include:

Working with products that are generating high

volumes of spending

Working with products which may already be

delivering a high proportion of spending

to the poor

Fostering, supporting and encouraging growth and participation of the

poor

Principles for preparing a responsible tourism product development strategy

• Emphasise stakeholder involvement• Based on principles of sustainable tourism:

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Economically viable and

competitive

Socially equitable and

culturally sensitive

Environmentally responsible

4. Develop the responsible tourism product development action plan

• Clearly sets out what is being done, when, by whom, and resource commitments

• Should be able to function as a stand-alone resource

• General principles:– Ensure participation– Duration appropriate for the

destination– Specify actions for all key

stakeholders

Who?

What?

When?

Resources?

Guiding principles for securing resources for implementing action plans

• Use the project action plan as a tool• Use a joint partnership budget or fund individually• Allow time for resource mobilisation• Identify mechanisms for receiving funding• Be flexible in financial planning• Look to the future

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Action plan templateACTIVITY 1 RESULT TIMING RESPONSIBILITY RESOURCESSub-activity 1 Sub-activity 2 Sub-activity 3 Sub-activity 4

ACTIVITY 2 RESULT TIMING RESPONSIBILITY RESOURCESSub-activity 1 Sub-activity 2 Sub-activity 3 Sub-activity 4

ACTIVITY 3 RESULT TIMING RESPONSIBILITY RESOURCESSub-activity 1 Sub-activity 2…

TOPIC 4. CREATING RESPONSIBLE TOURISM SUPPLY CHAINS

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Key elements in developing responsible tourism supply chains

A. Understand the principles of

responsible tourism supply

chains

B. Develop sustainable

supply chain policies and action plans

C. Raise awareness and

support suppliers to

meet sustainability

targets

A. Understand the principles of responsible tourism supply chains

What is a supply chain?

• The system of moving of a product or service from supplier to customer

• Results in natural resources, raw materials, and components being transformed into a finished product

• Tourism supply chains involve core and ancillary tourism goods and services

• The final product purchased in a general tourism supply chain is the holiday

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The tourism sector supply chain

Two compelling reasons why we need sustainable supply chains in tourism

Consumers expect it You are eroding

your core product

Some other good reasons to develop a sustainable supply chain

• Improved profile / brand• Improved market access• Increased operational effectiveness • Increased sustainability

The function of making tourism supply chains more sustainable

• Recognises sustainability goes beyond the company

• Uses the power of policies and contracts combined with b2b support to create positive change

• Requires working with suppliers to achieve positive financial and sustainability performance

• Is grounded in the principles of responsible tourism

Healthy communities

Natural environment

Economic vitality

SUSTAINABLETOURISM

Example: Putting responsibility into a component of a tour operator’s supply chain

TOU

R O

PERA

TOR Hotel

Restaurant

Dairy suppliers

Fruit & vegetable suppliers

Canned goods suppliers

Others

Attractions

Others

Tour operator• Uses local destination guides• Employs local staff• Recycles• Informs guests of sustainability

issues• …

Restaurant• Employs local staff• Sources sustainable food• Implements Fair Trade• Supports local sustainability

projects• Pays fair salaries• …

Suppliers• Grow food organically• Do not sell endangered

animals• Have good working

conditions• …

Example of a simple tour operator supply chain

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Transport

Tour guide

Food and Beverage

Craft village and souvenir

Spa and entertainment

Destination and facilities

B. Develop sustainable supply chain policies and action plans

The benefits of having sustainable supply chain policy in tourism

• Helps defend a company from legal disputes• Demonstrates company commitment to sustainability• Promotes support of suppliers to achieve sustainability

objectives• Create greater stability and consistency in supplier

sustainability actions resulting in the faster achievement of sustainability objectives

TOPIC 2 TOPIC 3 TOPIC 4

The key steps to developing a sustainable supply chain

Understand where you are

Conduct a baseline study to understand the

sustainability of your existing supply chain

Decide where you want to be

Develop a sustainable supply chain policy,

standards, targets and action plan

Help your suppliers get there

Raise awareness, build capacity and offer

rewards to help your suppliers meet the sustainability goals

Monitor performance and improve

Monitor, evaluate and improve performance of

suppliers in meeting sustainability targets

Example of responsible supply chain policy statement

A1 Tours recognises that our social, economic and environmental impacts reside as much in our supply chain as in our own activities. In our supply chain A1 Tours will ensure that our suppliers are:

• Aware of the specific environmental, social and economic issues, risks and opportunities relevant to their operations and products

• Ensure they operate to internationally recognised standards of practice• Ensure systems implemented deliver effective performance

management and improvement

A1 Tours Responsible Supply Chain Policy Statement

Example of responsible supply chain procedures

In order to develop a sustainable supply chain, A1 Tours will:

1. Take a leadership role in sustainable supply chain management2. Screen suppliers for their performance in social, economic and

environmental issues management3. Support suppliers to improve sustainability performance4. Set minimum performance standards5. Consult with stakeholders6. Monitor compliance to agreements7. Terminate business relationships if performance remains below

standard or suppliers are unable or unwilling to work towards performance targets

A1 Tours Responsible Supply Chain Procedures

Sustainable supply chain action planning

• Sets out the activities and resources required to support suppliers to meet sustainability standards and targets

• Requirements:– Participation and agreement– Understanding of standards– Adequate resources including

knowledge and skills

The TOI’s tips for effective sustainable supply chain action planning

Involve suppliers incrementally

Plan for different rates of supplier progress

Focus on continuous improvements

Work with other partners in the same destination

Source: Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Development (TOI) 2004, Supply Chain Engagement for Tour Operators: Three Steps Toward Sustainability, TOI, France

Key steps in developing a sustainable contracting system

• Develop approach and procedures for implementation of sustainability performance as a contracting criteria

• Draft contractual clauses for minimum performance requirements

• Establish procedures for supplier non-compliance• Appoint a staff member to manage sustainable supply

chain activities

C. Raise awareness and support suppliers to meet sustainability targets

The importance of awareness and support in developing sustainable supply chains

• Develop sustainability messages

• Communicate sustainability messages to suppliers

Raising awareness creates

understanding, participation and

commitment

• Provide training, information, networks, assistance

• Offer incentives and rewards

Providing support promotes action

Awareness raising channels relevant to developing a sustainable tourism supply chain

Meetings and workshopsGather relevant suppliers together to communicate about the sustainability supply chain programme and new or amended policies.

Newsletters, brochures & flyersInform suppliers and others about the new or amended policy through your organisation’s print promotional material such as newsletters, flyers and brochures. It’s also good for your customers to read.

WebsiteCreate a section on sustainability in the company website to communicate responsible tourism policies and actions. Great for suppliers and customers.

EmailDeliver information about the sustainability program directly to the mailbox of the supplier. Coming from senior management can add a level of authority. Quick and direct.

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Communicating the new sustainable supply chain policy: Key information to deliver

Sustainability policy / Code of Conduct etc

• The original policy / procedures / code etc in full

Background

• Explanation of comprehensive development process adopted

Purpose

• Importance about why the sustainability programme is needed

Affectedstakeholders

• Indication about who the Policy, Code etc affects

Benefits & incentives

• What the direct and indirect benefits of adoption will be

Implementationplan

• What the company will do next to instigate the sustainability programme

Furtherinformation

• Where to obtain further information (or from who) and how

Supporting tourism suppliers through capacity building

CAPACITY BUILDING OPTIONS

Training

Information

resources

Mentoring

Fam trips

Networks

Mentoring

Fam trips

Networks

Training

Information resources

The TOI’s recommendations on incentives for suppliers to meet sustainability goals

• Suppliers need to be convinced of the advantages of taking sustainability measures

• Recognition and rewards help foster positive action

• Develop a “preferred supplier” scheme for suppliers that meet sustainability goals which offers benefits such as:

Higher rates Longer-term contracts Committed guarantees Joint marketing

agreements More brochure space Joint promotional

activities Favoured status in system

sales searches

Source: Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Development (TOI) 2004, Supply Chain Engagement for Tour Operators: Three Steps Toward Sustainability, TOI, France

TOPIC 5. ENSURING RESPONSIBILITY IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Key components of responsible marketing and communications

A. Understand the role and

importance of responsible marketing &

communications

B. Ensure authentic and

accurate messages are

communicated

C. Market and communicate

practices in sustainability

D. Be guided by visitor feedback

A. Understand the role and importance of responsible marketing & communications

Applying principles of responsibility to marketing and communication

• Respects law and good practice

• Decent and honest• Respects fair competition • Has sense of social

responsibility • Respects user privacy

Benefits of responsible tourism marketing and communication

Creates competitive advantage

Increases value and demand

Increases customer loyalty

Increases customer satisfaction

Facilitates more respectful interaction in destinations

B. Ensure authentic and accurate messages are communicated

Authenticity in tourism experiences

• Travel to experience something unique or original• Integrity can relate to a place, an

object or an activity• While authenticity is perceived..

..it remains highly connected to marketing tourism experiences

• Services nature of tourism and component parts make marketing susceptible to inaccurate messages

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Examples of inauthentic advertising from around the world

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Sharing a bottle of wine on the beach…really?

Are we in Spain or theCarribbean!?

The Mediterranean Sea has never looked

this good!

Commodification of culture

• The manufacturing and selling of culture for profit

• Response to fulfilling demand for perceived authenticity

• May result in the loss of original meaning

• Imperative to ensure involvement and determination of local people

Picture source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Water_Puppet_Vietnam.jpg

Greenwashing

• Knowingly misleading consumers about a product or service’s environmental practices or benefits for own gain

CAUSES• Sector’s intensity in resource use• Largely unregulated nature of the

sector• Sector composition and competition• Consumer demand

EFFECTS • Erosion of public trust of tourism eco-labels• Reputational damage

Greenwashing is all around us but can be hard to spot

Example 1• A hotel chain claims to be

environmentally friendly because they allow guests to choose whether to sleep on the same sheets and use the same towels for continuous days. While the idea is good it is not making a significant difference. More impact can be made by installing for example, motion-sensor lighting, more efficient insulation and heating, or purchasing non-toxic carpeting and bedding.

Example 2• A well-known international fast

food restaurant chain tried to paint itself as ‘green’ just because it had begun to use biofuel made from leftover grease in its fleet of trucks as well as using recycled paper in its takeaway bags. However the company still uses beef grazed on deforested land in South America, and bases its entire concept around disposable packaging.

Source: Marie C. 2013, ‘Misleading Marketing: Beware the Greenwash!’, Elux Magazine, Feb 12, 2013

C. Market and communicate practices in sustainability

Key steps for communicating sustainability: The “Keep it Real” approach

Understand the marketIdentify objectives of

sustainability communications

Develop appropriate messages and

communication channels

Communicate messages at

the right time

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4

Source: VisitEngland 2010, Keep it real – market and communicate your credentials, London: VisitEngland and England’s Regional Sustainable Tourism Leads Group

Step 1. Understand the markets and customise sustainability messages

• While most consumers care it does not mean they will act differently

• However, when everything else is equal, sustainability values and actions differentiate a product

• Need to know attitudes of key market segments and tailor sustainability messages accordingly

“Ethical seekers”: Seek out green holidays as a continuation of their lifestyle

“Just want to switch off”: Want a simple, uncomplicated break from daily life

“Feel good factor”: Take an interest in sustainable tourism through travel press

Key market

segments

Step 2. Identify objectives of sustainability communications

1. To raise awareness and

change behaviour

2. To allow tourists to feel

good about doing the right

thing

3. To increase visitation

and/or sales

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Step 3. Develop appropriate messages and communication channels

• Common mistakes in communicating messages of sustainability:– Lecturing tourists– Being overly apologetic

• Key: Communicate messages carefully to get the desired response from the consumer.

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BEFORE BOOKING• Pre-departure

info

BETWEEN BOOKING & ARRIVAL• Tourism

product sustainability areas

DURING THE VISIT• Physically show

sustainability practices

AFTER THE VISIT• Updates on

sustainability activities

Step 4. Communicating messagesat the right time

D. Be guided by visitor feedback

Methods for collecting visitor feedback

A. Surveys B. Focus groups C. Feedback forms and comment cards

D. Social media E. On the spot verbal feedback and observation

A. Collecting visitor feedback through surveys

• Set of predetermined questions about specific topics

• Often used to gauge customer satisfaction after the use of a product or service

• Good for benchmarking performance• Enable businesses to align their services

to the expectations and needs of visitors• Can be online, by phone, mail or face to

face• Best to repeat visitor satisfaction surveys

at least every 3-4 years (minimum)

B. Collecting visitor feedback through focus groups

• Open discussion of a small group of people led by a moderator

• Gets in depth understanding of thoughts and opinions

• Structured around predetermined questions • Group is homogenous • Requires repetition�

C. Collecting visitor feedback through feedback forms and comment cards

• Physical, paper cards or forms with one or more survey questions

• Designed to gather feedback after a good or service has been consumed

• E.g. Visitor book at cultural heritage site, providing hotel guests with a comments card

D. Collecting visitor feedback through social media

• Enable both direct feedback and feedback on consumer attitudes and trends

• Allows product feedback before implementation through questions and discussions

• Enables monitoring of brand awareness through search results

• Allows for answering of basic questions via polls and e-surveys

• Can elicit emotional feedback via YouTube

E. Collecting visitor feedback through on the spot feedback and observation

• Observe what visitors are doing• Understand what visitors are

thinking • Simple, cheap and fast• Helps fix problems before visitors depart• Attitude: “all feedback is good feedback”

TOPIC 6. RESPONSIBLE SUPPORT TO TOURISM DESTINATIONS

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM FOR TOUR OPERATORS

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Key components of providing responsible support to tourism destinations

A. Understand the role and

importance of supporting

destinations

B. Incorporate responsible

tourism practices into interactions

with destination communities

C. Promote sustainable tourism in

destinations

D. Help fund sustainable tourism in

destinations

A. Understand the role and importance of supporting destinations

What do we mean by supporting local tourism destinations?

• The provision of assistance to local communities to manage their tourism related resources sustainably

• Recognises a moral obligation• Recognises it also makes businesses sense• Requires not only supporting the local people, but

also the local environment, culture and economy

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The role and benefits of supporting local tourism destinations

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SUPPORTING LOCAL

TOURISM DESTINATIONS

Fair compensation

Economic development

Participation & inclusion

Quality products

Sustainable development

Implementing effective support to local destinations for sustainable tourism

Develop mechanisms for responsible tourism

interaction

Engage with key stakeholders to promote

sustainable tourism development

Help finance sustainable

tourism

• Organisational policies & procedures

• Codes of conduct • Collaboration and partnership

agreements

• Engaging with authorities• Partnering with the private sector• Raising awareness & building

capacity in sustainable tourism

• Driving business• Visitor charitable activities• Fundraising• Sponsorships

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B. Incorporate responsible tourism practices into interactions with destination communities

Relationships in a tourism code of conduct

LOCAL TOURISMDESTINATION

Code of Conduct

Destination Management Organisation

(DMO)

Tourists

Tourism Organisation

Environment

People

Economy

Example of a visitor code of conduct 1/2

Source: VNAT, Do’s and Don'ts in Vietnam for Community-based Tourists, VNAT, Vietnam

Example of a visitor code of conduct 2/2

Source: VNAT, Do’s and Don'ts in Vietnam for Community-based Tourists, VNAT, Vietnam

Communicating codes of conduct to visitors

BEFORE BOOKING• Destination’s people,

culture and environment

• Website, social media, brochures…

DURING THE VISIT• Meet and greet• Detailed information

about destination’s people, culture and environment

• Signs in prominent places• Tour guides reinforce key

issues

BETWEEN BOOKING & ARRIVAL• How to prepare• Pre-departure pack

C. Promote sustainable tourism in destinations

Why the tourism private sector has a responsibility to promote responsible tourism

• The tourism private sector is central in the tourism system giving them power and influence over how tourism develops

• Collectively tourism enterprises are highly connected to the nature and impacts of tourism on destinations

• Links and partnerships with tourism authorities, other businesses and the local community are key areas where the private sector can influence sustainability

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Accommodation

Travel & tours

F&B

InfluenceInfluence

The power and influence of the tourism private sector

TOURISM ENTERPRISE

(hotel, tour operator,

restaurant, attraction, etc)

BUSINESS

COMMUNITY

GOVERNMENT

VISITORS

SUPPLY CHAIN ACTORS

Provide employment within their organisations

Provide revenue through payment of tourism tariffs & taxes

Provide tourism goods & services (enable the “tourism experience”)

Purchase component goods & services to create tourism products

Promote and / or provide trade to local businesses

Influence Influence

Influence

3 ways the private sector can influence sustainable tourism in destinations

1. Engagement with tourism authorities

2. Working with like-minded

organisations

3. Raising awareness in

local communities

1. Private sector engagement with destination tourism authorities

A. Participate in public sector

organised conferences, meetings &

fourms

C. Participate in public sector

surveys / research

B. Participate in destination policy

& planning processes

D. Engage in public-private partnerships

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2. Working with like-minded organisations

The tourism private sector can indirectly influence destination development and sustainability by:

Work with business• Join an industry association

or group and lobby internally and externally for greater sustainability

Work with NGOs• Collaborate with NGOs engaging in

sustainable tourism projects to foster positive change.

Pro-Poor Tourism Project in Quan Ba, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam

Location Quan Ba District, Ha Giang, Viet NamDuration 48 monthsFunding Caritas Luxembourg, Caritas Switzerland and MisereorObjectives Overall Objective: reduce poverty of local communities through establishing an income-

generating activity by -and for the villagers based on available and unique cultural and natural resources, its sustainable management and fostering their cultural identity.

Specific Objectives:

By 2013, each commune has 2-3 villages that generate income from pro-poor tourism (homestay, services, local products, fees, and others);

On average each village receives minimum 150-200 tourists a year (maximum 720 tourists a year) for 1 night by 2013;

At least 40 households (5 per village) have regular employment and income from PPT activities and 10% belong to the poorest category;

Villages and tourist companies (8-10 in total) work together based on a MoU of PPT (2010).

3. Helping raise awareness in local communities about the importance of sustainable tourism

RAISING AWARENESS

ABOUT SUSTAINABLE

TOURISM

Schools, universities & colleges

Seminars & conferences

Scholarships & donations

• Speaking opportunities• Course input

• As a presenter• As a delegate

• Sustainability scholarships• Sustainability resources

D. Help fund sustainable tourism in destinations

How the private sector can help finance sustainable tourism destinations

1.Send business to heritage sites

2. Help with business plans & funding proposals

3. Partner, sponsor & fundraise

4. Promote & gain customer support

5. Encourage donations

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1. Sending business to heritage sites

• In Vietnam market analyses highlight significance of nature and culture as key motivations for travel

• Promoting heritage sites also fosters greater appreciation of nature and culture and helps develop revenue to finance protection and promotion

• How?– Tour operators. Incorporate natural and cultural

heritage sites into range of tour packages– Hotels, restaurants etc. Recommend visiting

heritage sites to customers if asked by customers

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS OF HERITAGE SITES• Hiking• Cycling• Observing wildlife• Boating• Homestay experiences• Traditional art and crafts• Viewing historical relics• Observing cultural

performances• Appreciating architecture• Observing religious traditions

2. Assisting local organisations to prepare business plans and funding proposals

What? • Local organisations working in sustainability

frequently lack the knowledge and skills to strategically develop their organisations.

• Two key activities that can help strengthen institutions to be more economically sustainable are strategic business planning and financing

Why? • To help support organisations that are

building a destination that is socially, environmentally and economically healthier and happier and more attractive for tourists to visit

How?1. Assist organisations

doing good work to prepare simple business plans

2. Assist social and environmental organisations identify funding opportunities and to develop funding proposals

3. Partnering, sponsoring or fundraising to support environmental and social causes

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• Directly support sustainability activities in destinations by:– Helping finance NGO or community

development activities– Donate unneeded equipment to

needy organisations– Sponsor internships– Provide prizes of company goods or

services at fundraising events – Give staff time off to participate in

volunteering activities

4. Promoting and gaining customer support in sustainability activities

• Visitors often learn about sustainability issues after they get to the destination

• Providing opportunities to support sustainability activities in the destination can tap into the good-will that is aroused

• Businesses can link heritage sites with visitor support

• Some common types of visitor support for sustainable development include donations, volunteering and advocacy

Print material. Include information about how to support conservation and social development in the

company brochure, flyer and displays around common areas

Digital communication. Put on your website info about sustainability issues, support activities and how to get involved. Enable electronic donations. Play a

video on the way to heritage sites.

Personal recommendations. Inform tour guides and service staff about how visitors can support heritage conservation and get them to communicate this to

guests

5. Encouraging customers to donate to sustainability activities

• Encouraging donations means providing ways for customers to directly provide finance for sustainability activities

• Three key requirements:1. Make it easy for customers to learn about a particular sustainability issue,

activity, or organisation (who, what, why, how)2. Be able to respond to questions3. Provide clear ways for people to make contributions

• How?– Provide a donations “drop box”– Add a certain amount to the holiday price– Add a fee or donation to a guests’ bill– Send a % of profits to a charity

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