Operating responsibly has been the ethos of Select
Connections from the very beginning and we have always
considered the environmental and cultural impact of tourism.
We strive to ensure that our customers enjoy their holiday
and at the same time protect the environment, respect local
traditions, understand historic and cultural issues and
benefit the local communities.
If you are considering a holiday to India with us but would
like to be assured that the positive contributions you are
making will out-weigh any negative impacts, the following
may help you.
- Our holidays are all tailor-made, which means that the
numbers we deal with are relatively small but the spending
(compared with package or group tours) is relatively high
thus benefiting the local community.
- Almost all the hotels we work with are fully or
partially Indian owned and all are staffed by locals.
- We work with a number of privately owned boutique
hotels who have restored a neglected heritage building to
create an authentic experience as well as preserving
India’s architectural heritage (eg the hotels of the
Neemrana Group).
- Most of our tours include visits to wildlife areas
(National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries) and World
Heritage and Cultural Sites. Tourist spending in these
areas helps to protect and maintain the diversity and
cultural heritage of India.
- We support a number of charities in India and provide
our customers with the contact details if they also want
to contribute.
AITO - Sustainable Tourism
 All members acknowledge the importance of AITO's Sustainable
Tourism guidelines, which recognise the social, economic and
environmental responsibilities of tour operating. Those
demonstrating their achievements beyond the pure acceptance
of this principle are recognised by the award of star
status. AITO's Sustainable Tourism policies embrace the
following five key elements:
- Protection of the environment
- Respect for local cultures
- Benefits for local communities
- Conservation of natural resources
- Minimisation of pollution
Kerala Connections Ltd (trading as Kerala Connections
and Select Connections) has been awarded four stars. 4
stars/5 stars indicate that a company is participating in
a carbon reduction activity, and will be demonstrating an
active commitment to ST practice in the destinations that
it serves. |
