Ecotourism
“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well being of local peoples.”
International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
Ecotourism
- All nature-based forms of tourism to observe and appreciate nature as
well as traditional cultures in the area.
- Contains educational and interpretive features.
- Organized for small groups by specialized and locally owned businesses.
- Minimizes negative impacts on the natural and socio cultural environment.
- Supports the protection of natural areas by:
- generating benefits for the local community
- creating jobs and income for local communities; and
- increasing awareness among locals and tourists of the need to conserve
natural and cultural assets.
United Nations World Tourism Organization
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