Introduction Ecotourism‚ surfaced in the late 1980s‚ is the fastest growing sector of one of the industries in the world. An upsurge in ecotourism‚ particularly in developing countries‚ has been created because of the demands for remote‚ exotic‚ and natural environments (Scheyvens‚ 1999). The word ‘ecotourism’ has been coined relatively and a number of different meanings of this word seem like ambassadors travelling every corner of the world. As a result‚ the marketing value of ecotourism has been exploited
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Jaica Moñique Z. Celiz BSTTMII February 9‚ 2014 Criteria to determine an area as potential ecotourism destination The area must be rich in natural attraction and conducive to adventure travel. The area has unique features which maybe very interesting and educational for the visitors. The area is environmentally rich in terms of the number of flora and fauna and the number of endemic species and endangered wildlife. The
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Top Five Destinations for Ecotourism Are you an eco-adventurer? If your idea of a perfect trip is getting up close and personal with the natural world‚ you’ll want to check out one of these dream destinations for ecotourists. From lush jungles and colorful coral reefs to sprawling savannas and fabulous fjords‚ the five regions we’ve selected encompass some of the earth’s most distinctive ecosystems. To make our list‚ it wasn’t enough for a place to be blessed with extraordinary natural resources;
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Advantages of Ecotourism The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.(46)" Thus‚ ecotourism is a form of travel dedicated to sustainable travel destinations. Ecotourism advocacy groups such as TIES or the Nature Conservancy help certify and promote sustainable lodges and raise worldwide awareness about the challenges a particular region faces. With ecotourism‚ operators
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to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists‚ so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism. Ecotourism has been growing rapidly over the last decades. Yet‚ whole ecotourism has the potential to create positive environment and social impacts‚ it can unfortunately
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Ecotourism (also known as ecological tourism) is responsible travel to fragile‚ pristine‚ and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It purports to educate the traveller; provide funds for conservation; directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities; and foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Ecotourism is held as important by those who participate in it so that future generations may experience
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Ecotourism development in ASEAN one of breakthrough leap to bring ASEAN Vision into reality‚ charts a future direction for ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations‚ outward-looking‚ living in peace‚ stability and prosperity‚ bonded together in partnership in a just‚ democratic‚ and harmonious environment‚ dynamic development and ever-closer economic integration and in a community of caring societies‚ conscious of its ties of history‚ aware of its shared cultural heritage and bound by a common
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over what exactly ecotourism is. The International Ecotourism Society offers a succinct and often cited definition: "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people" (TIES). Ecotourism is often tied to the concept of sustainable development. "Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future" (WTOa). As the notion of ecotourism gained popularity
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there is a need to add more facilities to cater the needs of the tourist visiting the resort. Ecotourism Resort is a place where you can experience nature’s beauty and splendour and enjoy the touch of Ilocano Hospitality and Ingenuity. A place that will never be expected to become paradise and the first colossal park ever that will established in Solsona‚ Ilocos Norte. The Establishment of Ecotourism Resort will be based on a policy of achieving harmony between resource protection and public
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Literature Background Ecotourism is a relatively new concept‚ and it is still often misunderstood or misused. Some people have abused the term to attract conservation conscious travellers to what‚ in reality‚ are simply nature tourism programs which may cause negative environmental and social impacts. While the term was first heard in the 1980s‚ the first broadly accepted definition‚ and one which continues to be a valid “nutshell” definition was established by The (International) Ecotourism Society in 1990:
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