Ecolodges in Ecuador
What is the main goal of innovative local programs in promoting sustainable tourism?
The main goal is to provide sustainable tourism that benefits tourists, locals, and the environment.
Who are Lucky, Dicky, and Nicky Chhetri, and what did they achieve?
Lucky, Dicky, and Nicky Chhetri are three sisters who started their own trekking business in 1993, running it from Pokhara, Nepal.
What is Uluru, and what does its name mean
Uluru is a giant rock formation in central Australia, also known as Ayer's Rock. Its name means "we people" in the local Anangu language.
What is renewable?
able to be replaced naturally
where is the largest islands in the world?
Greenland
Where is Sani Lodge located, and what kind of tourism does it promote?
Sani Lodge is located in the Amazon basin, Ecuador, and it promotes sustainable travel options for tourists.
What are the two main goals of the "3 Sisters Adventure Trekking" partnership?
The two main goals are to give local women opportunities to work in the tourism industry and to give female trekkers the choice of female guides for greater comfort and security.
How have visitor numbers to Uluru changed between 1990 and 2015?
The number of visitors who climbed Uluru in 1990 decreased by 30% by 2015.
What is preservation?
The act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition
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How does Sani Lodge benefit the local community?
It helps local economies and protects the environment. Many of the lodges are built with renewable materials, and the lodges allow people in the community to sell locally made products to guests.
How does the Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN) organization contribute to the program?
EWN trains and hires local women as guides. The training program includes classes in English, health, and awareness of ecological issues.
What is the role of Adventure Tours and SEIT Outback Australia regarding tourism at Uluru?
Two companies work to educate visitors about the culture of Uluru. They employ indigenous guides who share the perspectives of the Anangu people and tell traditional stories about the world, how it was born, and how people are connected to the land.
What is Ecological
Relating to the relationship between living things and their surroundings.
what is 'Burn the Midnight Oil' mean?
Stay up late to finish something.
What kind of biodiversity can be found around Sacha Lodge?
Over 500 species of tropical birds and a thousand species of butterflies can be found. Guests can also go hiking and explore volcanic glaciers in the Galapagos and watch giant tortoises lay their eggs.
What is the ultimate aim of the program for the female guides?
The ultimate aim is for the female guides to earn the same wage as male guides, graduate from the program, use their earnings to continue their education, and eventually start their own businesses.
Why is climbing Uluru discouraged, and what is its significance to the Anangu people?
Climbing Uluru is discouraged because it is dangerous, and it is a sacred site for the Anangu people, the traditional owners of the rock.
Infrastructure
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
what is 'Jump the Gun' mean?
Act too soon without thinking.
Where can visitors watch giant tortoises lay their eggs?
Galapagos
'The interaction between local guides and tourists from all over the world creates a vital cultural exchange, too." What does it mean?
The interaction is extremely important.
How long Anangu people lived in Uluru?
more than 20.000 years
What is Sustainable"
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
what is 'Cut to the Chase' mean?
Get to the point without wasting time.