ECOTOURISM Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile‚ pristine‚ and relatively undisturbed natural areas‚ intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler‚ to provide funds for ecological conservation‚ to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities‚ or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has
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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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to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists‚ so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism. Ecotourism has been growing rapidly over the last decades. Yet‚ whole ecotourism has the potential to create positive environment and social impacts‚ it can unfortunately
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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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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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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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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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Introduction Tourism is the fastest growing industry in Australia with the majority of growth occurring in natural areas (Dowling and Charters‚ 2000). Now more than ever‚ people are becoming aware that the world’s natural resources are finite with previously pristine‚ natural environments shrinking at an alarming rate. Ironically‚ as our interests in these areas grow‚ they seem to be disappearing. Therein lays the challenge: how to manage a tourism industry to the most ecologically sensitive natural
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Benefits Of Ecotourism There are many different benefits that can be derived from Ecotourism if it is used as a tool by local communities rather than large outside interests. However‚ the results are a direct reflection of the motivation behind the project. Since these motivations are often mixed it follows that the results are often mixed too. The following article was originally published by USAID‚ an organization that helps fund various ecotourism projects in many developing nations. |
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