Characteristics Of Eco Tourism

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ECO TOURISM AUTHOR’S NAME – VENODHA. P.M AFFILIATION – B.PLAN, 2ND YEAR ABSTRACT: This abstract discusses the background of the studies, objectives, materials and methods, result and conclusion. Eco tourism is the tourism which consists of visiting of fragile, pristine, which is intended as a low impact and small scale alternative to standard commercial tourism and impact of the human beings on the environment. KEYWORDS: fragile, pristine, sustainability, underwater, promote techniques, footprints, sun pipes, biodegradable, reuse, conservation. ABBREVIATION: WTTP – World Travel & Tourism Council, DOT- Deep Ocean Technology. INTRODUCTION: Eco-tourism is the tourism program which is ecologically sustainable. Eco tourists are the …show more content…

Eco-tourism was considered as a critical attempt to achieve a goal by environmentalists. Hence in future, next generations may encounter resources without any human intervention. It consists of educational and interpretive features. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Papers published related to eco tourism. ECO-TOURISTS: Adventuresome tourist more than conventional travelers. More experienced travelers experimenting learn something new with conservation goals. • Eco tourist are the people whose age is around 35 to 54 years old • 50% male and 50% female • 82% college graduates • 83% US travelers supports eco tourism Types of eco tourist: • Casual eco tourist • Dedicated eco tourist • General eco tourist • Recreation eco …show more content…

There are also disadvantage which includes environmental damage, noise pollution, urbanization, human waste, garbage and wildlife disturbance. Limiting number of tourists will minimize the economic viability of eco tourism. RECOMMANDATIONS: • Certain strategic plan must be prepared • EIA – Environment Impact Assess for projects • Optimal size of visitors • Arrangement with stakeholders • Enhance public awareness • Establishment of well trained staffs CONCLUSION: Eco-tourism is the most important tourism as it promotes sustainability and minimizes the threats in ecosystem. Sustainable tourism is which involves balancing the need of the environment and need of the tourist. Hence systematic management is essential. REFERENCES: Journal of sustainable tourism, vole 17. International journal of tourism research Int. J. Tourism Res. 8 Tourism management, 2007 - Elsevier Journal of environmental management, 2002 – Elsevier International journal of tourism research, 2000 –Wiley online library Journal of tourism studies1, 1994 –

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