{"id":25165,"date":"2024-02-01T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T00:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=25165&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=25165"},"modified":"2024-04-04T23:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T12:58:35","slug":"why-we-dont-believe-in-travel-boycotts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/why-we-dont-believe-in-travel-boycotts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we don&#8217;t believe in travel boycotts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66281924 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66281924 BCX0\">This post was originally written in 2018 and most recently updated in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66281924 BCX0\">2024.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW66281924 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it is discovered that a country is guilty of social or ethical injustice, demands for a travel boycott often follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\">Conscientious <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18193916 BCX0\">travellers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\"> can sometimes feel a moral obligation to avoid a country and often ask travel companies to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\"> in boycotts. They worry that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18193916 BCX0\">travellers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\"> and the travel industry are ignoring the plight of others for the sake of a holiday if they visit a country plagued with human rights abuses. Or even worse, that tourism dollars are inadvertently supporting harmful regimes. While the decision to boycott a country for human rights violations might seem like an easy one, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18193916 BCX0\"> not necessarily the most ethical.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18193916 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW172499902 BCX0\">As<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\"> a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">global <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">business that is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">passionate about responsible travel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">, we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">take human rights seriously. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">We\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\"> had to confront several ethical considerations in destinations all over the world throughou<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">t our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">35-year history<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">. The biggest determination of how and where we run trips is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">our confidence that we can do so <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW172499902 BCX0\">ethically<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\"> and offer an experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\"> real and impactful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172499902 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW172499902 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We bolster that confidence through mechanisms we\u2019ve built into our operations and governance, which we\u2019re constantly investing in, assessing and evolving. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/sites\/intrepid\/files\/basic_page\/files\/Global%20Human%20Rights%20Policy%2023.pdf\">human rights policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/sites\/intrepid\/files\/basic_page\/files\/Final%20Intrepid-Modern-Slavery-Statement-2022.pdf\">modern slavery statement<\/a> have been updated within the past two years. In our most recent update of our human rights policy, we introduced the requirement for a global human rights assessment to take place every three years, alongside our B Corp recertification. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since 2022, we\u2019ve also added roles dedicated to social impact and ethical supply chain management, and we built processes for complaints so anyone inside and outside of Intrepid can raise concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Along the way we\u2019ve considered a range of views, including those from human rights organisations, and from our friends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.responsibletravel.com\/copy\/boycotts-and-tourism\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ResponsibleTravel.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. While we acknowledge that each situation is different, we\u2019ve come to realise that in many cases we don\u2019t believe in travel boycotts. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We travel in more than 100 countries and have operations offices and teams on the ground in 27 countries. Having people on the ground in our destinations gives us an ability to gather insight into the issues at play and understand how and where we can make a difference. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">We&#8217;ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> baked due <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">diligence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> into our su<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">ply chain, ensuring our suppliers adhere to our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> human rights standards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">, such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">fair and decent working conditions and zero child <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW106067578 BCX0\">labour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> and exploitation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW106067578 BCX0\">We&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> remove suppliers and change our itineraries if there&#8217;s evidence of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">transgression.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">One example is in India, w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">here the carpet and rug sector <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW106067578 BCX0\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW106067578 BCX0\">recognised<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> area of risk for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> child <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW106067578 BCX0\">labour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">. In that country, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">we\u2019ve<\/span> assessed<span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW106067578 BCX0\">\u00a0our preferred carpet sellers and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\">connected with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW106067578 BCX0\">organisations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106067578 BCX0\"> who have provided guidance for updating our purchasing policy. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW106067578 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the same time, we build our trips in ways that give voice to people who may be discriminated against. For example, we support First Nations experiences in Australia that educate travellers on the impacts of colonisation. Tibetan trip leaders on our Chinese trips share their perspectives with travellers. Our <a href=\"\/womens-expeditions\">Women&#8217;s Expeditions<\/a> champion the voices of women in places where women&#8217;s rights are still works in progress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While the intention behind a boycott is to do the right thing, the reality is that travel boycotts often impact the wrong people. When tourism suddenly drops, it\u2019s not just the government or military who feels the pinch; it\u2019s the locals <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">who&#8217;ve built their lives around the tourism economy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travel boycotts often isolate vulnerable people even more. The watchful eyes of travellers can help to keep governments and regimes in check. When this global gaze is removed, the situation often worsens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We believe travel has the ability to be a force for good. It connects people. That\u2019s why our trips include as much genuine local interaction as possible, because it exposes both our travellers and locals to the reality that we are all human. It encourages dialogue, something that can be quite powerful in places where censorship is prevalent. Travel can build understanding, makes us less prejudiced and more empathetic. All things that we need more of in the world right now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s more, people who travel to these countries often return home with an improved understanding of what is going on, and a desire to make a difference. \u00a0In the early days of Intrepid, our travellers were continually giving money to their trip leaders to pass on to community projects, so we established <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Intrepid Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to improve transparency and accountability around the whole process. The Intrepid Foundation allows our travellers (or anyone hoping to make a difference) to give to vetted projects in the places they\u2019ve visited. Since its creation in 2002, it has raised over $15.5 million for organisations around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The decision to travel or not to travel somewhere is an individual choice. We respect the decision of those who choose to boycott a place or simply to go elsewhere, because there are so many places in the world that tourism can have a positive impact. 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