Thread: Ecological Tourism

I am heartened that ecotourism seems to be gaining ground. All over the world, ecotourism is growing by 10 to 15% every year!

I got this from the International Ecotourism Society Web site at
Welcome to TIES - Uniting Conservation, Communities and Sustainable Travel - TIES

Principles of Ecotourism:

Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism 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.

Hmmmn... nice site. They also have some travel choices presented, as well as tips for travelers here:
Your Travel Choice - TIES

Eco tourism depends on the place. Some countries use income from eco tourism to protect their natural resources. Others don't.

that site is pretty nice, I am going to plan my next vacation off of it I think.

have you looked into any of these eco-friendly resorts that are popping up?

Good ideas thankyou.

It really sounds good . Infact i am hearing this for first time.I think it will workout well.I suggest that people should know about it through advertisement.

Originally Posted by Paunil

Ecotourism is travel to sanctuaries, or protected areas (like marine and bird sanctuaries, coral reefs, etc) that works on three levels.

First it educates the traveler; second, it funds the conservation efforts and benefits the economic development of the place, and third, it fosters respect for different cultures and for human rights.

Ecological tourism is a form of tourism that appeals to the environmentalist in us. Instead of thrill rides and man-made structures, nature and the environment takes the center stage!

I agree with you on this ..in my opinion ..Eco tourism should be promoted by the concern government agency also..so that we become aware of its importance and preservation of its endangered species...I like the idea of traveling to such places....but I think that we lack the awareness that it does exists ..

i dont think its all about eco tourism

`Doesn't it leave an ecological footprint, all this traveling?