Reflections on Kerala

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The Evening with networking event at the
Vintry provided an opportunity to discuss the Kerala Declaration. Krippendorf’s
major contribution was to recognise that it was by appealing to people’s sense
of responsibility that positive change would be achieved rather than by
emancipation. Rebellious tourists and rebellious locals do make a difference
and in an age when government is reluctant to regulate encouraging tourists,
originating market tour operators and local communities and the inbound
industry to act (to rebel)  becomes the
main strategy for achieving change. 

Kerala brought together 503 delegates from 29 countries to
share experience of implementing the principle of the Cape Town Declaration and
to review progress. There was a lot of energy in the conference and in the
events and activities which Kerala Tourism had organised to create
opportunities for learning, engagement and debate. 

The Kerala Declaration was debated line by line on
the floor of the conference – there were 300 still actively participating as
the declaration was signed 6 hours later. There was lots of energy, engagement
and enthusiasm focussed on sharing experience about making change with sections
in issues and strategies like empowerment, social and economic development, the
role of the media, governance, campaigning ….. lots of good ideas and some
principles. 

We avoided the trap of redefining the generic
characteristics of responsible tourism in destinations, reasserting the Cape Town
Declaration recognising that the specifics will reflect differences
of culture, history and geography – the world is a diverse and interesting
place. The strategies and detail in Kerala, The Gambia and South Africa
are different – they reflect the diversity of the places, but they share the
principles of the Cape Town Declaration.

We saw the progress being made in Kerala, particularly in
local economic development, and the activity in local and state government, in
local communities and in the industry well – in Belize in May 2009 we hope to hear
a progress report. Responsible Tourism is about stakeholders working together “to
make better places to live and better places to visit.” 
www.icrtourism.org/Kerala.shtml 
www.icrtourism.org/Capetown.shtml

Edited by goodwinhj - 24 Sep 2008 at 7:40am

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goodwinhj Members Profile Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Admin Group Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Quote Reply Topic: Reflections on Kerala Posted: 24 Sep 2008 at 7:39am
	The *Evening with* networking event at the Vintry provided an opportunity to discuss the Kerala Declaration. Krippendorf’s major contribution was to recognise that it was by appealing to people’s sense of responsibility that positive change would be achieved rather than by emancipation. Rebellious tourists and rebellious locals do make a difference and in an age when government is reluctant to regulate encouraging tourists, originating market tour operators and local communities and the inbound industry to act (to rebel) becomes the main strategy for achieving change. Kerala brought together 503 delegates from 29 countries to share experience of implementing the principle of the Cape Town Declaration and to review progress. There was a lot of energy in the conference and in the events and activities which Kerala Tourism had organised to create opportunities for learning, engagement and debate. The Kerala Declaration was debated line by line on the floor of the conference – there were 300 still actively participating as the declaration was signed 6 hours later. There was lots of energy, engagement and enthusiasm focussed on sharing experience about making change with sections in issues and strategies like empowerment, social and economic development, the role of the media, governance, campaigning ….. lots of good ideas and some principles. We avoided the trap of redefining the generic characteristics of responsible tourism in destinations, reasserting the Cape Town Declaration recognising that the specifics will reflect differences of culture, history and geography – the world is a diverse and interesting place. The strategies and detail in Kerala, The Gambia and South Africa are different – they reflect the diversity of the places, but they share the principles of the Cape Town Declaration. We saw the progress being made in Kerala, particularly in local economic development, and the activity in local and state government, in local communities and in the industry well – in Belize in May 2009 we hope to hear a progress report. Responsible Tourism is about stakeholders working together “to make better places to live and better places to visit.” www.icrtourism.org/Kerala.shtml www.icrtourism.org/Capetown.shtml Edited by goodwinhj - 24 Sep 2008 at 7:40am
	Harold Goodwin

Leema Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2010 at 2:35pm
	Hi All, I went Munnar, Allepey on first week of last month. I agree with you. I never forget this experience in my life. I went my colleagues with package. The arranged a wonderful boat house for us. It was the nice experience. My people were staying in Tree house. Such a nice moment. The hills of Munnar..its scenic beauty...tea plantations and women plucking tea leaves...its a lovely sight.... Thanks Leema

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