[The Macro environment of ecotourism] by [SALMA AL MAHRIZI: 12716289] [DRITIKA SONI: 13294375] Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................................................................ 2 2. MACRO ENVIRONMENT: ................................................................................................................................ 3 3. MACRO ENVIRONMENT FACTORS: .................................
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ECOTOURISM Roots of conservation Conservation is an ethic of resource use‚ allocation‚ and protection. Its primary focus is upon maintaining the health of the natural world‚ its fisheries‚ habitats‚ and biological diversity. Secondary focus is on materials conservation and energy conservation‚ which are seen as important to protect the natural world. Those who follow the conservation ethic and‚ especially‚ those who advocate or work toward conservation goals are termed conservationists. The conservation
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GEN 1030 Introduction to Environmental Studies Project “Ecotourism: pro’s and con’s” Outline Introduction Advantages: 1. Environmental: a) Symbiotic relationship with nature b) Environmental education 2. Economic: a) Beneficial for the whole country b) Beneficial for local
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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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How far has eco-tourism been developed in your country? The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that improves the well-being of local people and conserves the natural environment”. According to TIES‚ ecotourism should minimize impact; build environmental and cultural awareness and respect; provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts‚ financial benefits for conservation‚ financial benefits and empowerment for local people
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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 Current Approaches to Ecotourism Development 3 3.0 Examples of Ecotourism 4 3.1 Case 1: Big 5 Safaris in Kruger National Park‚ Africa 5 3.1.1 The Impacts of Wildlfe Safari 6 3.1.2 Weakness‚ Strength‚ Opportunities‚ and Threats 9 3.1.3 The Stakeholders 10 3.1.4 Policies‚ Control & Governmental Support 11 3.2 Case 2: Chumbe Island Coral Park‚ East Africa 12 3.2.1 The impacts of ecotourism activities in CHICOP 13 3.2.2 Weakness‚ Strength‚ Opportunities
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APPLICATION OF GIS IN ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY IN SUNDARBANS‚ BANGLADESH A Masters Thesis Presented to Mid-Sweden University In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts‚ Human Geography Focusing on Tourism By Md. Azizur Rahman June 2010 Copyright 2010 by Md. Azizur Rahman ii APPLICATION OF GIS IN ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY IN SUNDARBANS‚ BANGLADESH Department of Social Science Mid-Sweden University‚ June 2010 Master
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ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS: IFUGAO RICE TERRACES Location: IFUGAO: Banaue‚ Mayoyao‚ Hungduan and Kiangan Dubbed as the “Eight Wonder of the World” and now inscribed as a “Living Cultural Landscape” by UNDESCO. Made 2000 Years ago‚ these terraces manifested the engineering feat of the ifugaos. MATANGKIB CAVE‚ LUMIYANG CAVE & SUMAGUIG CAVE Location: Sagada‚ Mountain Province Features shimmering underground streams with golden or silvery stalactites and stalagmites formations and cool
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Velondriake Ecotourism Plan Introduction Velondriake is a region consisting of 25 small villages located in southwest Madagascar. It is situated approximately 150 km north of the regional capital of Toliara and 45 km south of Morombe. The area is characterized by long white beaches‚ lagoons and coral reefs along the coast‚ unique spiny forests‚ bird life and a distinct Vezo culture. Velondriake’s location is very remote and accessibility is limited by poor roads and infrastructure. Madagascar’s
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paper will concentrate on ecotourism in case of Thailand and support it with conclusions from other cases‚ which are rainforest‚ Great Barrier Reef‚ and experience of Spain. While analyzing the case of Thailand‚ we tried to find out the scale of deforestation‚ poor waste management and degradation of coastal areas and also to find solutions for them. Keywords: Ecotourism‚ Ecosystem‚ Coastal areas‚ Sustainable management Executive Summary The paper is about how ecotourism is conducted in Thailand
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