Future Footprints - keeping the South West special!
Future Footprints is a sustainable tourism campaign in the South West of England that works with tourism businesses to help their customers and visitors ‘keep the South West special’. Sustainability South West coordinates Future Footprints on behalf of a partnership of organisations who input via a steering group.
The overall aim of Future Footprints is to support sustainable tourism in the region by communicating to residents and visitors and promoting holidaying which:
- respects the region’s landscapes and environmental limits
- supports the region’s businesses and communities
- gives the visitor a special experience!
The Future Footprints vision is for 'a thriving sustainable tourism industry in the South West that satisfies the aspirations of visitors, businesses and the community without damaging the quality of its special environment'.
The current campaign messages of Future Footprints are ‘Try Local, Buy Local’ (encouraging visitors to choose local produce and gifts) and ‘See what’s on your doorstep’ (encouraging visitors to explore near where they are staying on foot, bike or by public transport).
Future Footprints is currently funded by South West Tourism through the Regional Development Agency, with contributions from Natural England.
For more background info and how to get involved see www.futurefootprints.org.uk
Email info@futurefootprints.org.uk
© 2007 Sustainability South West - UK registered charity, no. 1106125 - info@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk.