Ecotourism is a tool that provides opportunities - a financially viable tool that provides sustainable solutions to economic challenges and conservation needs of local people; an alternative means of supporting rural economies to help revitalize and sustain local heritage; and a market-linked force connecting and empowering stakeholders. Equally importantly, ecotourism also provides you, the traveler with unique opportunities to gain authentic experiences, discover new places, make new friends, and have a fun, memorable time. Eco-traveling can be much more than just taking only pictures and leaving only footprints; it’s an opportunity for you to make a difference and to make a lasting impact on communities and destinations you visit.
Ecotourism is the best approach to sustain PA systems and other conservation sites because it aids in maintaining the bouyancy of the place, preserving the cultural and nature heritage of the place while generating revenue and employment for the rural poor especially living in the surrounding forest-fringe communities.
Smart tourism approaches directed to modern ecotourism development must be applied to aid in conserving biodiversity while improving the economic conditions of people. I have an upcoming conference paper addressing this need in my country, Ghana. Thanks for asking this important question. Kind regards
Ecotourism is a part of environmental conservation, and understanding what the needs of the people are who are local to the area so that you can help to improve their quality of life.
Some of the world's most exceptional biodiversity is located in the Galapagos Islands. These islands were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, then added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007. IGTOA is a non-profit dedicated to preserving this unique living laboratory against the challenges of invasive species, human impact, and tourism. For travelers who want to be mindful of the environment and the impact of tourism, it is recommended to utilize an operator that is endorsed by a reputable ecotourism organization. In the case of the Galapagos, IGTOA has a list of the world’s premiere Galapagos Islands tour companies dedicated to the lasting protection and preservation of the destination.
It is important because it is a non consumptive concept. The same game animals can be seen by thousands of people who leave lots of money in the country. we must guard this industry jealously by promoting conservation
Developing rural economy has always been one of the repeated reason for ecotourism activities. The benefits of any sort from ecotourism should then be largely directed to host rural communities who are mostly in the bottom ladder of economic emancipation. With this step taken, ECOTOURISM would become significant in alleviating the rural poor thereby improving rural economy.
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