At Aqua Tours, we are committed to sustainable travel practices that support local communities, protect the environment, and respect cultural traditions. Our responsible travel policy ensures that every aspect of our operations aligns with these values, promoting a positive impact for both travelers and the destinations they visit.
Economic Responsibility:
– We prioritize working with local guides, drivers, and staff to ensure that our tours directly benefit the local economy.
– We encourage our guests to support local artisans by purchasing handmade products such as perfume, papyrus, carpets, and traditional gold or silver souvenirs.
– Aqua Tours invests in the development of our local staff by providing leadership training, emotional intelligence courses, language classes, and tourism education.
– We carefully select hotels and cruise operators that meet our quality and safety standards, ensuring a comfortable and secure experience for our guests.
Environmental Responsibility:
– We are committed to preserving the beauty of the places we visit. We ensure that all sites are left as we found them, with no litter left behind.
– Our guides and operators adhere to a no-smoking policy during tours.
– Our management team meets weekly to evaluate and minimize our environmental impact, focusing on noise reduction and responsible waste disposal, including picking up trash at tourist sites.
– Aqua Tours actively promotes coral reef preservation in the Red Sea, educating guests about the environmental harm caused by touching or removing coral.
– We prioritize eco-friendly hotels and resorts in locations like Dahab and Marsa Alam, supporting sustainable tourism practices.
– We welcome feedback from our guests on how we can further reduce our environmental impact and continuously improve our services.
Social Responsibility:
– Aqua Tours provides travelers with important information about local customs, traditions, and appropriate clothing for each destination, ensuring respectful and responsible behavior.
– We actively hire from local communities, offering tourism training programs to students during summer holidays, with the goal of providing future employment opportunities.
– Aqua Tours is committed to making travel accessible to all. We specialize in tours for handicapped travelers, ensuring that our services and accommodations are inclusive and accessible to everyone.
At Aqua Tours, we believe that responsible travel enhances the experience for both travelers and the communities they visit, creating a positive impact on the world around us.
