Ecotourism Development by ASEAN

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 regional identity.

The active role of the young people in south east asia through their participation in ecotourism, environment, social and cultural programs will contribute positively and significantly towards reaching the aims and goals of ASEAN in the future. By emerging environment’s awareness, promoting ecotourism and embracing cultural’s diversity.

In my opinion ecotourism is a conservation tool. Ecotourism appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Generally speaking, it focuses on volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live on the planet. The main distinction between these ecotourim and other conventional tourism is the motives and ethics behind them. Is the environment being cared for? Is there genuine effort to help the local economies? Are resources being left intact for future generations? Is the local culture being honored and valued and not just photographed? These questions will cut through the semantics and allow you to see what is really being offered. I believe by finding balance in tourism will create new way to brings postive impact to culture, local people, tourist and earth.

Objective
Ecotourism will lead people become a responsible traveler to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of the local people. A walk through the rainforest is not eco-tourism unless that particular walk somehow benefits that environment and the people who live there. A rafting trip is only