Since its foundation in 2014, TGG Foundation’s model initiative of Responsible Tourism trains youths on Responsible Tourism and its role in developing a responsible society that cares for the environment, respects culture, contributes to sustainable development, and empowers rural communities. Ms. Allison Platt, in conjunction with TGG Foundation and Tufts University in the United States, undertook a need-based assessment research in 2016. TGG Farm was created for practical experience and currently provides sustainable living practice and experience.
TGG Foundation’s Responsible Human Mission (RHM) Center helps people live more simply (What it takes to survive on this planet). The Foundation integrates artists into our initiative to help them engage in this social transformation effort and to boost the project’s creativity. At the TGG Farm, the Foundation is now developing a Creative Center dubbed “Collective Energy” for many types of ideas. The Research Center for Medicinal Plants and Regional Cuisines is on the way once the Creative Center is operational.
The participants engaged in this project will focus on following objectives:
The research has to be completed in 30 days. The location of the project is Wayanad, Kerala.
In accordance with the criteria, this article seeks to further broaden and deepen the understanding of Responsible Tourism discourse and offers how to bridge the gap by utilising explicit definitions of each word such as heritage, culture, cuisines, history, agriculture, architecture, tourism potential, bio-diversity, ecology, health, hygiene, zero waste, carbon footprint, etc. The architecture of the study is guided by certain exploratory approaches.
Engaged study emphasises improvements in scientific and practical knowledge, which suits the theoretical and practical nature of the current research (TGG Farm). This research incorporates academic knowledge since it is based on continuing research and academic thought on responsible tourist development. Furthermore, it connects with reality by drawing on existing practises in strategy and policy creation, as well as Responsible Tourism implementation. Both are iterated to suit the suggested model.
Furthermore, the study adopts an action research approach, which says that the goal of any action research project is to result in the practical improvement or growth of social practice, as well as practitioners’ improved knowledge of their practices. One distinguishing element of this action research technique is that the inquiry is carried out by a person who is directly involved with the social context under examination (Allison Platt, 2016), which is drawn from the researcher’s previous experience with academic research. It means that this methodology not only focuses on knowledge transfer and dissemination for the purpose of adding to the existing body of tourism knowledge, but it also emphasises critical thinking about that knowledge and co-creation of new knowledge by learning from both sides (academic and practical), whether through academic papers, conferences, or work experience with the tourism industry and the public and private sectors in designing responsible tourism.
The proposed TGG’s Sustainable Living Model, which combines sustainable and experiential tourism to become Responsible Tourism, brings the responsible tourism discussion to a close. To interpret, visualise, and concretise the theoretical model, its phases, and penetration processes, certain metaphoric examples of climbing a mountain are used as inspiration. The outcome of this conceptual thinking is summed up in the section headed Framework for Understanding the Experiential and Sustainable Discourse, which shows how to shape that discourse in detail.
Need based assessment study conducted by Allison Platt : Click here to read
Development and evolution of the Sustainable Living Project – TGG Farm
Basic Study on Responsible Tourism Conducted by Laura, Sara & Mario
Laura made a general overview of the social conditions of these areas, concentrating in particular on the role of women
Mario analyzed the economic and development aspects, with a specific focus on the structure of rural areas’ economy and its contribution to the national wealth.
Sara presented primary needs and concrete actions that could be implemented in the Indian rural areas including ways to enhance financial stability.
Experience of absolute bliss amidst superb nature , The Green Gardens (TGG Farm) is situation in a bio-diversity hotspot of Western Ghats. It is an organic certified farm maintaining ethical standards consciously set by TGG Foundation. Since 2014, international communities have been volunteering, students interning and participating in research enabling experiential living and it also provides livelihood opportunities to the rural communities to transform their lives.
This project has received overwhelming support from people across the world. Together we identified the primary needs of the areas of reference and the main strategic objectives to achieve the goal of developing local communities and enhancing the contribution of rural areas to the Indian economy and the role of women in Indian society.
We believe unity is strength and every big change starts with a small step, so our collaboration has allowed us to lay the foundations, one step at a time, for this important and precious responsible & sustainable tourism project in Indian rural areas.
All stakeholders involved in this programme should benefit from the research and training, which should lead to the creation of a successful, ethical model with the chance for impact evaluation every two years. The participants who are enrolled under Work, Earn & Develop should be able to further engage in the project and implement it in the location they chose while registering for this programme with the help of TGG Foundation and its Associates. After completing the programme, the participant is required to develop a responsible tourism project with a defined revenue stream in order to sustain them economically, to scale it up, and give many more young people the chance to get involved and benefit from it while also improving the lives of those living in rural areas.
PROFESSIONALS: – Hotel Management Graduates or any Graduate with experience in hospitality / Travel and Tourism / Rural Development / Sustainable development with freelance or entrepreneurial experience can Associate with TGG to establish Research, Training & Development on Responsible Tourism Projects in Rural areas. Model project location is in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Implementation potential-Worldwide. Interested professionals can fill the Application Form and submit. (RHM Registration is mandatory, Type of Engagement – Associate Member, once selected. We request you to understand the Responsible Human Mission (RHM), your role and your contribution as an Associate Member before filling the Application form).
RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS:- Hotel Management Under-graduates or any Under-graduate students in hospitality / Travel & Tourism/Rural development can join as research volunteers. (RHM Registration is mandatory, Type of Engagement – Short term engagement)