Ecotourism: How to see the world without wrecking it

Posted by admin on February 25, 2009

Matthew Kepnes did an excellent piece on ecotourism.

The official definition, from the International Ecotourism Society, is that ecotourism is about connecting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in responsible tourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:

* Minimize impact
* Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect
* Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
* Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
* Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
* Raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental and social climate

The goal of ecotourism is to build a better world

You can read full article here.