A membership network set up in 1989 to bring together people concerned about tourism's impact on communities and the environment, both in the UK and worldwide. An information resource through its members, global contacts and media resources, Tourism Concern is a unique source of information on tourism's impacts. A catalyst for change Tourism Concern influences and informs government, industry and education. It is an independent voice for justice and sustainability in tourism.
Tourism is the world's largest industry, affecting the lives of millions of people.
While it can bring benefits, these are seldom spread evenly. People in many tourist destinations are now counting the cost of development that has failed to put their interests and rights on a par with their visitors. Livelihoods are being lost, religions and cultural traditions debased and environments degraded. Working for fairer tourism Tourism Concern is a UK-based charity working for constructive responses to these problems. We look at the way tourism affects the people and environments in tourism destination areas.