From the Rio summit or Earth Summit in 1992 until the UN Commission on Sustainable Development in 1999, the main focus of the tourism industry was the earth, the planet, the local environment. Green-tourism and eco-tourism were common terms. Now there is a trend to include the local population and this branch of responsible tourism is called humane tourism or humane travel. The idea is to empower local communities through travel related businesses around the world, first and foremost in developing countries. For example, humane tourismwould connect travelers seeking new adventures and authentic experiences more directly to local businesses and local populations. Thus, economic advantages would accrue to existing local businesses and the local community..