Ecotourism

Eco-tourism

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1 Executive Summary 3

2 Introduction 4

3 Costs and Benefits 5

Environmental 5

Economic 5

Socio-cultural 7

4 Managing eco-tourism Quality Control and Management practices 7

5 Stake holders 9

Landowners 9

International bodies 10

6 Recommendations 12

7 References 13

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Eco-tourism is defined by the International Ecotourism Society as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and

sustains the well-being of local people ' It is different from the traditional mass tourism in that it provides an incentive to people to be more environmentally and culturally friendly and responsible and thus preserving a better future for the tourists of tomorrow (What is ecotourism , 2009

One of the continents rich in indigenous cultures is the continent of Australia where various natural wonders of the world lie . It is a place with cultural and natural diversity . It is places where the Sydney Harbor , Ayers Rock and cricket stadiums mark the beauty and diversity of the region . Beautiful rainforests , parks and resorts are found and that need to be preserved and protected

In this article today , we will look into the different organizations working to promote eco-tourism in Victoria , the efforts they have taken their adequacies , the effect of green washing which should be eliminated the most and the costs and benefits associated with eco-tourism in Australia . Even though there are costs associated with eco-tourism , the benefits certainly outweigh them and...