Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Visitor Payback Schemes in Devon

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme The customers 61 % are willing to donate money to help local conservation causes (Cairngorms National Park 2004) 80% of UK holiday makers say it is important that their holiday does not damage their destination’s environment (Mori 2000) Visitors do show a considerable willingness to pay for conservation on places they visit, especially where their holidays involve appreciating the environment… (Denman & Ashcroft 1997)

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme The beneficiaries

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Babbacombe Model Village

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Beverley Holidays “We were really delighted when our customers responded so positively and they are now so much more aware of the damage that carrier bags cause and like to feel that they are doing their bit to look after their favourite seaside resort.”

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Hoburne Torbay “…. our customer research has shown that we can go much further in offering a sustainable holiday experience to our guests. We need to deliver positive impacts across all sustainable issues: recycling, energy use as well as protecting local wildlife. Our new Visitor Payback Scheme will enable our customers to take this sustainable approach a step further.”

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme North Devon Walking Festival “It gives the tourist some form of ownership and appreciation that these facilities do not just happen. Visitors do also need to trust that the money will be well spent so it MUST relate to something that will benefit the local area.”

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Stuartline “We think it is important for people to be able to give donations to support the continuation for something they have enjoyed and would like to see preserved.

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Venus Cafes “Don't think: 'I haven't got time to get involved’. Even on a small level, you can make a difference to the environment and your local community."

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Farm & Cottage Holidays “Working with the wildlife trust has already helped us to give something very tangible back to the environment and the local community.”

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme Different ways to payback Donation tins and boxes (and wishing wells) opt-in or opt-out donation on booking or payment donations for extras e.g. late departures, pup tents or freezing ice-packs supplement added to e.g. cup of tea sale of related merchandise loyalty cards for purchases of local produce collection envelopes gift-aid donations

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme What’s next Information about projects on direct donation pages for visitors on Help and advice from Devon’s tourism team

Deirdre Makepeace © Devon Council Council, Sustainable Tourism Programme