If you agree with what we stand for, please consider joining others who are working together to put things right in the tourism industry

There is a growing concern in the travelling public that in general, tourism is unhealthy for the planet and the people / animals of the places we, the affluent few, travel to. 

Is it right that others should suffer so that 2% of the world's population can party on the beach. However, tourism is not going to become sustainable on it's own, we need to change the way it affects others, giving them a positive benefit for a change. If you are moved to help poor people and defenceless animals then join a growing number of concerned travellers in the ETC.

How does the ETC work ?
We each contribute a little time and a small amount of money and collectively we are able to make a difference.

Can you spare some time (a couple of hours here, a few days there, it all helps) whilst on your travels to research the situation of certain communities and projects abroad, or in volunteering for fund raising or admin work in the UK. We need to keep our costs down so that more of the money our travellers spend stays in the destination countries. There is a small army of volunteers in the UK and the USA at present, but we need more good people to make it happen quicker.

How is the Contribution used ?
ETC members pay a once only contribution of £300 / $450 each towards the cost of continuing the research trips and projects involving our own volunteers. This work is vital to ensure the future of many people in the very poorest of nations, who are dependent upon sustainable responsible tourism.

The Benefits
Apart from the satisfaction of knowing you are helping, there are big discounts off your future trips with the ETC. As a volunteer abroad you get very special deals, but when you take an ETC organised trip, the price is discounted by £150 / $230 in the first year of membership and then by £100 / $150 for each of the next 4 years. You can only have 1 ETC discounted trip per membership year.

The Future
We need your suggestions and ideas, please let us know what you would like from the ETC, or how can it be developed.

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