“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow‐mindedness”, said Mark Twain. The world is an open book to discover through travel, to learn about other people and places, and about ourselves. It is less important where we travel, but how. Are you a traveler or a tourist, an eco‐ or an ego‐ tourist? Are you aware of the impacts of your travel? Responsible travel values and celebrates diversity of natural and cultural heritage as a product of geography and history. Responsible travel is an inspiration and a challenge to the industry. This course provides an overview of the principles and criteria for responsible travel with a broad overview of the challenges and issues associated with the travel industry.