2. Ecotourism is: “Responsible travel to natural
areas that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES,
1990)
What is Ecotourism?
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3. 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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4. Who is Eco-tourist?
Seeking authentic local experiences and
opportunities to give back to the communities
they visit. Increasingly, eco-tourists are also
seeking to minimize the carbon footprint of
their travel, traveling with climate in mind by
planning wisely and choosing consciously.
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5. Characteristics of Ecotourism
• Involves travel to natural destinations
• Minimizes impact
• Builds environmental awareness
• Provides direct financial benefits for conservation
• Provides financial benefits and empowerment for
local people
• Respects local culture
• Supports human rights and democratic
movements
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6. Evolution of Ecotourism
Ecotourism first grew out of the global
environmental movement in the late 1970s.
More recently, ecotourism has helped to
spawn a variety of new terms, such as
sustainable tourism, pro-poor tourism, and
responsible tourism.
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7. 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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8. Significance of Ecotourism
Ecotourism provides effective economic
incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-
cultural diversity and helps 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 development.
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9. 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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11. Philippines Ecotourism
Local Projects
• Philippine Raptors Conservation Program
• Tamaraw Conservation Program
• Crocodile Farming Institute
• Calauit Game Preserve and Bird Sanctuary
• Project
• Pawikan Conservation Program
• Caves Management and Conservation Program
• Dalaw Turo Outreach Program
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12. IFUGAO RICE TERRACES SUMAGUIG CAVE
BALBALASANG NATIONAL PARK HANGING COFFINS KLMB 2011
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
13. National Capital Region
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LA MESA ECO-PARK LAS PINAS/PARANAQUE CRITICAL HABITAT
NINOY AQUINO PARKS AND NATURES CENTER PASIG RAINFOREST PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
14. REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
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HUNDRED ISLAND NATIONAL PARK LA UNION BOTANICAL GARDEN
LA UNION SURFING VIGAN HERITAGE VILLAGE
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
15. CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
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IMUGAN WATERFALLS MT. IRAYA
CAPISAAN CAVE GOVERNOR RAPIDS
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
17. SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGION
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MT. GUITING GUITING PARK EL NIDO MARINE RESERVE
TAAL VOLCANO ISLAND PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRENEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
20. CENTRAL VISAYAS REGION
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OLANGO ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY CAMBUHAT RIVER AND VILLAGE TOUR
MALAPASCUA ISLAND SIMPLY BUTTERFLIES CONSERVATION CENTER
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
21. EASTERN VISAYAS
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CALBIGA CAVES PROTECTED LANDSCAPE BIRI-LAROSA PROTECTED
LAKE DANAO NATURAL PARK ULOT RIVER
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
22. KLMB 2011
REGION X
GARDEN OF MALASAG ECO-TOURISM VILLAGE MACAHAMBUS ADVENTURE PARK
WHITE WATER RAFTING (CDO) MIS. OCC. AQUAMARINE PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
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Accdg. to TIES, 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.
Why should I become
involved in ecotourism?
