Responsible Tourism

Jean Bailo

• Responsible Tourism begins with using the services of a responsible Tourist Guide.

• How do we know who is a responsible guide?

• Guides who are members of a recognized organization are professionally trained and insured.

• A qualified, responsible guide will ensure the best experience.

• ‘ Wanna be in my Gang ‘• Cycle Tour for Manchester Weekender 2013

• A cycle tour of the city that takes in football ‘zines, music fans, The Smiths, a secret gay language – and the gangs and clubs that give us our identity.

• “I feel close to the rebelliousness and vigour of the youth here. Perhaps time will separate us, but nobody can deny that here, behind the windows of Manchester, there is an insane love of football, of celebration and of music.” So said Eric Cantona. And on this tour, we explore this idea that here in Manchester we express ourselves by being a fan of something. Find out how we “belong” on this one-off guided cycle tour. During the Weekender, there is an array of events that give sports and music fans the opportunity to share their love and experiences of their favourite club or game, band or gig. The tour thus starts at the National Football Museum.

• Work with the local Societies to promote Historical areas

• Share knowledge in an entertaining way

• Encourage people to understand the importance of conservation

• Include all members of the community

Rail Ale Trails

• Supporting local businesses• Showing visitors the wider countryside• Showcasing local products

• We’ve developed great partnerships with the breweries, pubs, restaurants along the route.

• As well as our guided groups; each week people self-guide using the downloadable route.

• Our product brings new visitors to the railway; people say they’ll return to visit the pubs, etc.

• We support the wider tourism of the area - people also return for other events and festivals that run along the 12 mile route.

Sail along the Manchester Ship canal

Hello! We're Manchester Food Walks, combining culture, history and cuisine. Our Taster Walks cover a number of locations, and include stops at 6-7 eateries for a small taste of a typical dish. Safari Walks concentrate on a smaller area of the city, and include three food stops - for a starter, main and dessert course. There are always vegetarian options at each of our locations, and with advance notice, we can offer Gluten-free options too. All walks are led by experienced and accredited Manchester Tour Guides

Manchester Guided Tours

• A consortium of like minded guides working together

• We promote the local and wider area,• Local heritage, produce and regeneration• Working towards responsible tourism for all.

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Sightseeing Bus Tours• One of the newer additions to Manchester’s

Tourist scene• Taking visitors to all areas of the city• Incorporating a commentary from a qualified

Tourist Guide• Bringing back one of or heritage buses

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Tours

Tour Guides are at the heart responsible tourism

• We work with local businesses; cafes, pubs• We promote events, festivals, exhibitions to

guests.• Encourage guests to use independent shops• We utilise what is there: museum, markets• Use regenerated walkways, cycle paths• Support wider regional economy; tours in

Altrincham, Stockport, Bolton etc