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What is Ecotourism?

Posted by plantitfilm on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 in Ecotourism

The Definition: Ecotourism is: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990) Importance to Tourism in Developing Countries: Tourism is a principle "export" (foreign exchange earner) for 83% of developing countries...

The Mission Blue Voyage – a project of the TED Prize

Posted by ep-admin on Friday, 09 April 2010 in Ecotourism

Galapagos IslandsApril 6-10, 2010 Only in Galápagos will you come face to face with wildlife that has never developed a fear of people. With an expedition to the Land of Darwin, you have the opportunity to study blue-footed boobies performing a courtship “dance”, snorkel with playful sea lions, wat...

Maldives to introduce green tax on tourists

Posted by joeycello on Monday, 07 September 2009 in Ecotourism

From: Ranga Sirilal, Reuters MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives archipelago, threatened by rising sea levels blamed on climate change, said on Monday it would introduce a new environment tax on all tourists who use its resorts and provide its economic lifeline. Famed mostly for high-end luxury resorts ...