1. Presented By,
Jithu Aagii
Gladson Devi
Fathima Reshma
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2. Out line
Eco-tourism is a new term appeared in the
past few years, which deals with non-
traditional type of tourism. It is differs from
the traditional customary.
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3. ECOTOURISM
Ecotourism is "Responsible travel to
natural areas that conserves the
environment and improves the well-being of
local people”
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4. INTRODUCTION
Any tourism programme which is :
Nature based
Ecologically sustainable
Where education and interpretation are major
component
W here local people are benefited
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5. Significance of Ecotourism
Ecotourism provides effective economic incentives for
conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and
helps to protect the natural and cultural heritage of
our beautiful planet. By increasing capacity building
opportunities, ecotourism is also an effective vehicle
for empowering local communities around the world
to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable
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6. Who is Eco-tourist?
Ecotourism appeals to a wide range of
travelers, of all ages and interests. Travelers
who choose ecotourism are responsible
consumers interested in social, economic and
environmental sustainability.
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7. TYPES OF ECOTOURIST
Dedicated ecotourists
General ecotourists
Casual ecotourists
Recreation ecotourists
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8. Evolution of Ecotourism
An important trend within the development of
sustainable tourism is initiatives to mainstream
sustainability within travel and tourism, by
taking the principles and good practices of
ecotourism and applying them to wider swath
of the market.
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9. ECOTOURISM AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Ecotourism can be considered as a perfect
economic activity which promotes both
sustainability and development
“The mass tourism which is economically
viable but does not destroy the resources on
which the future of tourism will depend,
notably the physical environment and the
social fabric of the host community”
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10. Why should I become involved in
ecotourism?
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.
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11. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
Should help to preserve, retain and enrich our cultural
expressions and heritage in all its manifestations
Should involve the local community and lead to the
overall development of the area
The type of tourism development should be
compatiblewith the environment and socio-cultural
characteristics of the local community
The key players in the ecotourism buisness should take
necessary steps for the successful development of
tourism..
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12. Negative Impacts of Ecotourism
• Source of conflict over control of
land, resources, and tourism profits.
• Environmental degradation.
• Disturbance to the Nature’s Fauna & Flora.
• Threats to indigenous cultures.
• Displacement of people.
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13. Ecotourism & Political Economy
• Ecotourism: Relies on the Mass
Tourism Infrastructure
– Airlines, Automobiles, Hotels,
Imported Foods
• Similar carbon Footprint
• Maintains Dependency &
Neocolonial Power Relationships
– Between Developed Center & Developing Periphery
• Exists in larger context of
– Global & Local - Politics & Economic Interests
– Different Stakeholders Co-opt “Ecotourism”
• Government (local, national, supranational)
• Business Interests - NGOs
• Residents/Hosts - Tourists/Guests Page 13

14. Ecotourism Market
• Relatively Small, Niche Market
– May be good for the environment,
• But may not meet economic needs
of the community
• Variety of Objectives
– Education - Public relations
– Financial support for organizations
• nature and cultural conservation
– Marketing tool for
• up-market tourists
• conservation oriented consumers
• Continuums of Definitions and Uses
– Part Ecotourism to All Ecotourism
– Nature Based Tourism to Sustainable Development
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15. Recommendations
• There has to be a need for strategic plan.
• Environmental Impact Assess (EIA) for
projects.
• Optimal size of visitation for a community that
will maximize benefits while minimizing costs,
considering the social, economic and
environmental aspects.
• making linkages with the EU-Bedouin Support
Program
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16. Recommendations
• Arranging between stalk holders.
• Benefit sharing.
• Enhancing public awareness for the role
of ecotourism.
• Establish well trained staff to involve in
ecotourism aspects or capacity
building.
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17. How do we put ecotourism into practice
locally?
• Think global, act local
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18. The ecotourism test: Are we
sustaining or enhancing the
character of our place?
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20. SOURCE:
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21. Thank You
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