Will my Overseas Internship Have a Positive Impact on the Environment?
Traditional forms of tourism have been destroying the environment for years. With increased media attention on global warming and pollution, the impact that our travels have on the environment is becoming a prominent and unavoidable issue. Remote locations are becoming more and more accessible and many countries are now beginning to promote their natural wonders to attract the eco-minded traveller. Tourists too, are becoming more concerned and have begun to change their habits and are now starting to take environmental issues into account when they travel. As a result, eco-tourism has become one of the fastest growing markets in the tourism industry.As a strong believer in eco-tourism, i-to-i is committed to providing responsible travel placements which benefit local communities around the world, whilst minimizing negative impacts of tourism on local communities and environments. i-to-i has been operating for 14 years providing thousands of people with meaningful travel experiences all over the globe. Placements such as i-to-i’s internships give people the opportunity to explore an exciting new destination in an environmentally conscious manner, whilst developing skills and gaining experience. i-to-i offers internship programs in tourism and sports coaching. They offer travellers the chance to immerse yourself in a new culture as you live and work in the local community.
Eco-tourism can help the local environment and society by promoting recycling schemes and energy efficiency, creating jobs and a sustainable income for the local community, whilst limiting environmental damage caused by travellers. Our conservation projects will see you working in beautiful locations with local people. You could get involved in wildlife or environmental conservation, depending on the project you choose. Benefits to travelling in an environmentally friendly manner include conserving the region’s biodiversity so it remains an unspoiled and attractive destination, whilst contributing to the well being of local people and providing a guilt free travel experience.
