Travelers' Philanthropy Handbook - Center for Responsible Travel

not infringe on travelers’ holiday time. It should be voluntary, allowing guests to choose whetheror not they want to be involved. The way the information is shared is important. The mostcommonly used sharing methods are; briefings, information leaflets in the traveler’s room,reports in the lounge tables, banners and presentations. Presentations should be made totravelers who have shown interest in learning more about the program and requested an indepthbriefing. Remember your travelers are first and foremost on holiday and must never bemade to feel guilty about this!NOTES:• The greatest responsibility for a travelers’ philanthropy program (including donations andhow they are used) lies with the business or travel company whose guests support theproject.• On-going consultations with all parties involved to manage expectations, buildconsensus, ownership, support.• Keeping proper account books is a must. It is most important is to show auditedaccounts of the project to all partners and supporters.• Third party evaluation of the project’s performance and finances should be regularlyundertaken. The third party can be agreed upon by the business and community leadersor local organization.161