Etourism Chapter2

Chapter 2

ECOTOURIST and GEO
TOURISM

• Geotourism is synergistic
•It involves the community
•It informs both visitors and hosts
•It benefits residents economically
•It supports integrity of place
•It means great tips

GEOTOURIS
M

The Point of View of the
Tourism of Geology and
Abiotic Nature Based
Tourism

The Point of View of the Tourism of Geology and
Abiotic Nature Based Tourism

1. “…. Part of the tourist’s activity in which they have the geological patrimony as their main attraction.”

The Point of View of the Tourism of Geology and
Abiotic Nature Based Tourism

2.”Geotourism is a knowledge-based tourism,” The Point of View of the Tourism of Geology and
Abiotic Nature Based Tourism

3. “A form of natural area tourism that specifically focuses on landscape and geology” The Point of View of the Tourism of Geology and
Abiotic Nature Based Tourism

4. “The provision of interactive and service facilities for geosites and geomorphosites and the encompassing topography,”

The Geotourism Charter
• The National Geograic Society defines geotourism as tourism that sustains or enhances that geographical character of place. 13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

1. Integrity of Place

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

2. International Codes

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

3. Market selectivity

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

4. Market Diversity

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

5. Tourist Satisfaction

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

6. Community Involvement

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

7. Community Benefit

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

8. Protection and enhancement of destination appeal

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

9. Land Use

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

10. Conservation of resources

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

11. Planning

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

12. Interactive interpretation

13 Principles of “Geotourism Charter”

13. Evaluation

Who is