The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only ", as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes

ECOLOGICAL TOURISM is wider than nature tourism since the second  one is part of the first one. Ecological tourism might target cultural sites, watter bodies biospher reserves, nature parks, .....etc. when it comes to nature tourism it targets only living things (Flora & Fauna), water bodies.

Another tourist spatial patterns formed in the postmodern era in nature tourism or ecotourism is. This approach includes spatial patterns of tourists to the natural environment is different motivations of tourists traveling to the natural environment or nature intended. The space of this model, which is based on the natural environment can, for example, beach, forest, mountains, like this. The spatial pattern of tourism include different types of tourism in the area, the tourism experience. These can include ecotourism, marine tourism, sports tourism and like this.

At this critical point, the distinction between nature tourism and ecotourism as a spatial pattern as a kind of tourism there. The global market of tourism, nature tourism, which is a part of ecotourism, adventure tourism is part of the next (Green Wave Magazine, 4,1380).

In addition, the definition of ecotourism is also never alone in nature tourism. The difference can be seen between the motivations of the two. While ecotourism, as defined by the International Ecotourism in 1991 a "responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and comfortable life of local people to stabilize the 'has been defined. It is obvious that ecotourism meet four specific features include:

1. A trip to a natural area

2. A journey that support the conservation of biodiversity is

3. A trip to the local host communities benefit

4. The journey that led to a deep understanding of nature and the environment.

of the urban population is expected to justify the occupant Shhrra Vshhrgrayy, including the concept of urban culture and civilization arose from the urban space. On this basis, nature tourism, tourism in the number of conference space with natural areas constitute the concept of cultural tourism Vakvtvrysm involved in environmental protection in practice.

According to clarify the distinction between nature tourism and ecotourism, nature tourism can be defined as follows:

"Nature tourism or ecotourism, travel to natural areas in relation to the exploitation of natural areas and tourism with different motives for its positive and negative effects on the region." in these areas, leave behind, is important.

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Thank you dear Fadel Djamel

I think that nature tourism is one of touristic goals motivated by an interest of a tourist to see some natural monuments: waterfalls, peaks, glaciers, birds, animals, etc. It differs from cultural tourism (to see museums mostly located in cities) and leisure tourism (relax on a beach or in thermal bath). Natural tourism can be combined with sport tourism, because hiking allows to see nice landscapes and their inhabitants.

Ecological tourism, to my mind, is a different perspective, and it comes not from individual but from social interest. For example, natural tourist can leave opened food cans in mountains or cut trees and burn wood to make hot food, but those activities are not eco-friendly. So natural tourism may be also eco-tourism and may be not. If there is huge flow of leisure tourists to some area like beach or bank of a river, their behavior can also be eco-friendly or not.

So, I think that natural tourism and eco-tourism are two different sets, with an intersection, when a tourist who wants to see natural monuments also cares about nature and does not destroy it.

@Yuri. Thank you for your relevant answer

The Definition

Ecotourism is now defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education" (TIES, 2015). Education is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests.

Principles of Ecotourism

Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement, participate in and market ecotourism activities should adopt the following ecotourism principles:

Minimize physical, social, behavioral, and psychological impacts.

Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.

Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.

Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.

Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry.

Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climates.

Design, construct and operate low-impact facilities.

Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in your community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.

The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only ", as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes

Ecotourism versus Nature-based Tourism: Do Tourists Really Know the Difference?

Considerations about Ecotourism and Nature-BasedTourism - Realities and Perspectives!

"Tourism is globally a major industry, and by some measures it is estimated to be the world’s largest industry. Furthermore, it is a growing industry. Nature-based tourism is undoubtedly one of the most significant areas of research in tourism studies today. Nature-based tourism includes tourism in natural settings (adventure tourism), tourism that focuses on specific elements of the natural environment (safari, wildlife tourism, nature tourism) and tourism that is developed in order to conserve or protect natural areas (ecotourism, national parks). Ecotourism is viewed in many parts of the world as the next wave of community and regional

development. Three goals of ecotourism are that is should bring benefits to local people, protect the natural and cultural heritage upon which the tourism is founded. As a nature-based form of tourism, ecotourism requires a relatively untouched landscape that is physically accessible to markets and entrepreneurial individuals who can develop the product within accepted parameters."

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13032917.2007.9687044?journalCode=rana20

http://www.hrmars.com/admin/pics/1216.pdf

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@ Ljubomir

Thank you for your relevant responses that give a broad vision of ecotourism that takes increasingly expanding worldwide. Furthermore this type of tourism as reported by our friend Ljubomir is concerned not only our environment but also the socio-cultural heritage of a region. It brings people to its influence. It is a path of sustainable development.

My friend @Gianni Zurlini has many references related directly or indirectly to sustainable tourism. The following chapter is fine reference.

Socioecological Systems.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Giovanni_Zurlini/contributions

Chapter Socioecological Systems

Dear Ljubomir

My sincere thanks

@ Pierlorenzo

Absolutely. You put well in relief that difference. Thank you for your answer

@ Shaban AA Abdel- Raheem Thank you for your interest and for your commendable information

Both the terms seems to be semilar. I have listened about Eco tourism. The term "nature or natural tourism" is new for me. I think, Eco tourism is more appropriate.

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_are_differences_between_Sustainable_Tourism_and_Eco-tourism?_ec=topicPostOverviewAuthoredQuestions&_sg=m-o0zEGoYXjAn_rSTwVaDEYDFsfAE1FnuzrgnAgzdr-CuaYsKkvPxfCkssXgpD63tFnRMq3H0n800y8A.Brcnu0FSDXSdgMBC_re3zcVK6FpYtrk1SgrswLLUVYOgcQshhctYUiC3IYJPydjYZ-IWvE_qMJmt4QYEsu4sqwU

@ Nafees Mohammad Indeed, ecological tourism would be the most appropriate term because it is a sustainable tourism based on the exploration of the nature of the different ecosystems that involve tourists to safeguard their biodiversity.

Once upon a time - traveling in inflatable boats in a wild region on the boundary between Yakutia and Amur Region we met an eco-tourist. He was very weak - and moved almost crawling. He did not have a tent - he was sleeping, covering himself with a piece of polyethylene film and the fire was kindled on a steel sheet. He was very anxious to not harm nature. In other words, he was the representative of eco-tourism in its super-extreme form.