A sustainable tour is guided by several key principles that ensure a positive impact on the environment, local communities, and cultural heritage. These include, among others: 

Environmental protection – minimizing waste, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting conservation efforts. 

Support for local communities – prioritizing local businesses, and respecting local cultures. 

Ethical practices – ensuring responsible procurement, and transparent operations 

Cultural preservation – celebrating and protecting traditions, customs, and historical sites. 

Education and Awareness – encouraging partners and travelers to make responsible choices that enhance their experience.  

We at Haman Group mark a tour as sustainable when it meets the following criteria: 

Supplier engagement: At least 80% of the tour’s service providers must be: Certified by a recognized sustainability certification, e.g Travelife, In the process of obtaining such certification, or Actively engaged in sustainable development practices. 

Purposeful Selection: We carefully select service providers who share our commitment to sustainability and quality. Our expectations are clearly defined in Haman Group’s Expectations about Suppliers’ Sustainability Engagement (link), which encourage: Responsible use of natural resources,  Respect for local culture and ecosystems,  

Fair working conditions and inclusive practices,  Ethical animal welfare, Safe and healthy environment for both staff and guests. 

Informed and Responsible Travel: We believe travelers play an integral role in making tourism more meaningful and responsible. To support them, we provide 11 simple and practical tips that encourage responsible decision-making while travelling – such as using public transportation, supporting local craftsmanship, and offsetting carbon emission.