Бюро путешествий
OUR MISSION We develop sustainable community based tourism by creating and involving capacity of our CBT groups, to improve the living standards of the local population and thereby supporting socio-economic development of rural Kyrgyzstan. OUR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM POLICY From its very beginnings, one of the main goals of the Kyrgyz Community Based Tourism Association (KCBTA) “Hospi
tality Kyrgyzstan” has been developing and promoting a wholesome and sustainable ecotourism model. In order to popularize ecotourism and more careful treatment of the environment, the KCBTA has developed our own sustainable tourism policy, an Ecological Code, or an Ecotourism Organizations’ Codes of Conduct. Now the document is an integral part of any agreements on cooperation signed between the KCBTA and partner organizations. NATURE CONSERVATION:
We are aware of the actual and potential impact of tourism on natural resources and attempt to minimize this impact through one’s own policies and practices, including:
we dispose of waste and sewage properly
We separate waste including plastic and paper
We avoid single-use plastic, we use water dispensers to avoid plastic bottles. We minimize use of paper, we print double sided paper, we keep most of our documentation in electronic version, we use FSC certified paper. We support efforts to clean up waste and polluted areas. We regularly participate in waste collection meetings
We lobby governments and businesses, contribute our time and that of our staff, and by encourage tour clients to support to minimize waste and behave responsibly. In the office we switch off the lighting, and electricity when we don’t use it. Our equipment is set to an energy efficient mode. We minimize use of water. CULTURE CONSERVATION:
We are aware of the actual and potential impact of tourism on cultural heritage and attempt to minimize this impact through one’s own policies and practices. We respect the culture and customs of the people whose communities we visit, and make sure that our clients do so as well.
• We give all visitors a thorough cultural briefing before visiting local communities. We use local “Codes for Tourists” if available. We make sure that your clients do not remove any artifacts. If access to historic or archaeological sites is restricted, we get permission before visiting. We ensure that your clients behave respectfully particularly if a site has religious significance. COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT:
We have a Partnership with Community-based Ecotourism groups and how them develop a sustainable business that contributes to conservation and community development. We Subcontract from small, community-based enterprises wherever possible and assists them in achieving the appropriate quality standards. Where no community-based company is available we employ people living in the areas being visited. We create additional benefits to the local community by purchasing as many products and services as possible from the community being visited. We encourage our clients to buy locally made handicrafts and products made by local people, so long as these products are not made from endangered species and their purchase does not violate the law. We choose accommodation compatible with local traditions and that minimize negative environmental impact. Where available we Choose lodgings that have effective waste treatment systems, recycles and disposes of non-recyclable garbage appropriately. And we choose accommodation owned, built, and staffed by local people. ECOTOURISM PROMOTION & EDUCATING:
We educate travelers before and during the trip on low impact travel and conservation compatible practices (including ecological and cultural sensitivity). We educate and brief the staff and partners on our sustainable tourism policy and Codes of Conduct. KCBTA supports the rural sector with cost effective administration centered in the interests of its chapters. KCBTA balances marketing strategy for local and international segments while fostering communication on new projects, activities and opportunities to its rural chapters. KCBTA encourages rational and responsible natural resource use through training on environmental protection, ecology, cooperation and heritage sites to local members of rural communities. KCBTA provides support to member organizations by marketing their services and products, providing business training, supporting organizational capacity building and organizing training, seminars and study tours. The association represents member interests in national policy development and negotiations within the mainstream tourism industry.
