Standards for FTO promotion of joy of discovery, knowledge and respect

Standards for FTO promotion of joy of discovery, knowledge and respect 

• In cooperation with local guides, FTOs deliver high quality guiding and culture/nature interpretation, which generates respect for the cultural and natural values of the CBT area.
• FTOs explain codes of conduct to clients, emphasising the visitor’s responsibility to treat local people with respect, and avoid environmental damage.
• Through agreement with the CBT Committee, FTOs limit group size based on the carrying capacity of the visited site with the objective of delivering quality experiences to clients that minimises impact on the community.
• FTOs have sound knowledge about the CBT area’s cultural and natural values, and transfers this knowledge to their staff, especially guides and tour leaders.
• FTOs provide accurate pre-tour information to clients about the tour and the CBT area, a list of needed equipment and codes of conduct.