Ecotourism is the form of tourism that fosters learning experience and appreciation of the natural environment, or some component thereof, within its associated cultural context. Eco-tourism, also known as Sustainable Tourism is the form of tourism that involves to nature-based traveling in undisturbed or untouched in remote places.
It has become famous recently and more and more tourists are interested in eco-tourism. Ecotourism is travel activities that ensure direct economic benefit to local people and should focus on the minimum impact on the natural environment and protect the conservation. It also teaches the travelers something about the nature and culture of the area which they visit. The main focus of Eco-tourism is on those areas which are rich in biodiversity, wildlife and respect cultural heritage.
It has become famous recently and more and more tourists are interested in eco-tourism. Ecotourism is travel activities that ensure direct economic benefit to local people and should focus on the minimum impact on the natural environment and protect the conservation. It also teaches the travelers something about the nature and culture of the area which they visit. The main focus of Eco-tourism is on those areas which are rich in biodiversity, wildlife and respect cultural heritage.
Ecotourism is one of the fastest-growing segments of the sustainable tourism industry, which focus on wildlife conservation, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and economic development.
- According to the Ecotourism Society (1991):
"Responsible travel to natural areas which conserve the environment and improves the well-being of local peoples is called ecotourism."
- According to Business Dictionary :
" Low ecological impact tourism that emphasizes features other than entertainment, gaming, luxury, and shopping. Instead, it highlights activities such as adventure, ethnic culture, lifestyles of remote communities, unspoiled and isolated destinations, and academic, educational, and/or scientific explorations."
- According to the Oxford Dictionary :
"Tourism directed towards exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife."
- According to Wikipedia :
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. It means responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people
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