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Ecotourism (Word Count : 1733 words

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Ecotourism

This essay seeks to explore aspects related to the growing phenomenon of ecotourism , or ecological tourism , from a social sciences perspective The essay draws on existing literature in the form of sociology , culture and psychology studies , as well as personal insights relevant to the stated . The essay is broadly split into three parts . Part one provides an introduction to ecotourism and describes general characteristics which differentiate ecotourism from mass tourism . Part two describes

specific elements of the ecotourist experience which are unique to this form of tourism , both from the perspective of the ecotourists themselves and also with respect to the impact that this experience has on locals at visited locations . Part three provides a conclusion to the

Part One : Introduction and Characteristics

Ecotourism is a branch of tourism which seeks to extend the concept of sustainability to the tourism industry . In recent years , concerns such as the planet 's sustainability , preservation of its natural resources balancing human activities with Mother Nature 's needs and so on , have reached all-time highs . It is exactly concerns such as these which have led to the development and growth of ecotourism

There is no single universally accepted definition of ecotourism Indeed , several researchers , tourism providers , environmental agencies and local bodies have formulated different definitions , which vary slightly in their scope and breadth . However , three key elements are central to most of the definitions encountered in a review of...