What
exactly Ecotourism ?
The terms eco-friendly, ecotourism, and eco-travel are
plastered everywhere these days, and have become somewhat
of a buzz word, with all industries within travel scrambling
to jump on the bandwagon. So just what is ecotourism,
and why are so many companies, countries, and institutions
jumping on board?
Is it just a gimmicky trend to grab your business, or
should you really be concerned with at least attempting
to contribute in becoming an eco-traveler yourself. Being
a responsible traveler, a socially conscious traveler;
why should you even care?
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Importance
of Ecotourism
When we think of the joys that come with the adventures
of traveling, we often envision exciting trips to beautiful
places fit for a perfect photograph, unique foods you
won’t find at home, and encounters with people who
are much different from those we are accustomed to. Tourism
allows us to do more than just learn facts about various
locations. It allows us to immerse ourselves into the
cultures and lifestyles of others and leaves lasting impressions
that aren’t likely to be forgotten.
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Principles
of Ecotourism
Ecotourism is about responsible travel to natural areas
that promote conservation, bring harmony among communities,
and sustains well being of local people. People who implement
and participate in ecotourism activities should adopt
the following ecotourism principles:
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Ecotourism
helps local communities
THE travel and tourism industry is one of the fastest
growing industries in the services sector. The industry,
which encompasses transportation, accommodation, food
and beverage, and recreation and entertainment, is currently
the second largest gross domestic product (GDP) contributing
industry for Malaysia.
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