The Principles of Responsible Tourism Lecture with Professor Harold Goodwin
Explore the foundations of Responsible Tourism—an approach that prioritises environmental stewardship, cultural respect, and economic inclusion. Learn how tourism can create “better places for people to live in, and better places to visit”.
Tourism is at a crossroads. Around the world, destinations are grappling with the impacts of rapid growth, community pressures, and the urgent need to ensure tourism creates lasting value. As Professor Harold Goodwin has long emphasised, “the choices we make about how, when, and where we travel make a real difference” . This exclusive three-part lecture series for the Institute of Tourism offers a timely and practical exploration of how the industry can respond.
Why Attend?
This series brings together critical thinking and real-world application, equipping tourism professionals to:
- Understand how to minimise negative impacts and maximise positive outcomes in destinations
- Address the growing global challenge of overtourism and destination pressure
- Ensure tourism delivers fair and lasting economic benefits for communities
A World-Leading Expert
Emeritus Professor Harold Goodwin, is founder of the International Centre of Responsible Tourism global (ICRT global), a non-profit focused on education and training and sharing best practice.
Few voices have shaped the global conversation on responsible tourism as profoundly as Harold Goodwin. He is widely recognised as a pioneer in the field, and his work has influenced governments, destinations, and industry leaders around the world. As founder of the Responsible Tourism Partnership and advisor to governments and industry events he has consistently championed a practical approach to tourism that delivers real benefits for local communities while addressing environmental and social challenges. Known for combining academic rigour with real-world insight, Professor Goodwin brings clarity, challenge, and actionable thinking. This lecture series offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the leading thinkers shaping how tourism can and should evolve.
Additional useful Links:
- New ICRT economic benefit methodology
– The paper by Professor Xavier Font https://icrt.global/icrt-economic-benefit-methodology/
– Examples of pilot work which has been done in Africa https://icrt.global/economic-benefit/
– A new report with examples from Europe will be published in November.
- WTM Africa White Papers
– History of Responsible Tourism in Africa and searchable database of award winners https://icrt.global/responsible-tourism-africa-white-paper-launches/
– Tourism and the Wildlife Economy in Africa https://icrt.global/tourism-and-the-wildlife-economy-in-africa/
- Inspiring examples from the free to enter Responsible Tourism Awards 2026 announced so far
ICRT WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards
https://icrt.global/icrt-africa-publishes-wtm-africa-citations/
ICRT LATA Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards
https://icrt.global/2026-icrt-lata-responsible-tourism-awards-citations/
ICRT Europe Responsible Tourism Awards sponsored by easyJet holidays
https://icrt.global/2026-icrt-europe-award-judges-citations/
- ICRT global courses
Our course brochure https://icrt.global/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ICRT-global-Introduction-2026.pdf
Details of future course dates: https://icrt.global/new-2026-dates-for-transformative-courses/
Prof. Harold Goodwin
One of the world’s foremost authorities on responsible tourism.
Founder of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Network.
Emeritus Professor & Responsible Tourism Director at the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University UK.
He drafted the 2002 Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism and wrote the 2022 Responsible Tourism Charter
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