What is meant by valuable biological information?
Ecotourism provides the opportunity for not only environmentalists, but also tourists to learn more about the ecosystems, biology, and geology of a specific location.
Whats threats are there to the indigenous cultures
Tourists - The natives adapt to the cultural behavior patterns of tourists
What can you do to travel more environmentally friendly compared to transport?
Direct flight, don't rent scooter, use public transport
If an organization doesn't uphold one or more principles related to the 4C philosophy, then what?
Then it is probably not a true ecotourism program
What choices are good to make when choosing the place to stay?
Hotels that implement green policies, like providing eco-friendly soap or encouraging their guests to reuse towels.
Which places are rely on tourists to build their economies?
Ecuador, Nepal, Madagaskar and Costa Rica
Why are some local people displaced from their homes?
To make way for hotels, ecotourism expansions and excavations of natural resources
How can you on your journey help not to degrade the ecosystem?
Refrain from overeating or wasting water whenever possible. Take what you need
Conservation: what is the meaning behind?
Is the organization safeguarding the biodiversity and integrity of ecosystems?
What can be unhealthy for exotic environments?
Chemicals found in ordinary toiletries, therefore buy environmentally friendly to reduce the potential problem
What creates a direct economic and cultural connection between the tourist and citizen?
Locally grown food and crafted goods
Did the Maasai receive financial support for illegally being removed from their home?
NO
What can you do to reduce threats to indigenous culture when you're traveling?
Be courteous of how you display your culture. Try to leave as little influence on others as possible.
Community: What is the meaning behind?
Is the organization supporting basic rights of locals while enhancing the well-being of communities?
Should you throw away and use new every time?
No way, recycle everything you can and avoid throwing away
What finance ecotourism?
Conservation efforts like reforestation and endangered species repopulation projects.
What impact does it have on the environment that many tourists travel far for holidays?
Airplanes generate a huge amount of global pollution, which can indirectly affect the local ecosystems of your travel destination. Cars and boats used for local transport will have more direct negative effects, which can also lead to environmental degradation.
Culture: What is the meaning behind?
Is the organization nurturing the education of cultures to its tourists? Is it a positive experience that promotes respect and understanding?
What is the most important thing when visiting another country or culture?
Adhere by their rules, it helps to create security and show that you respect the country
What does natural resource management have to do with ecotourism?
Rather than depleting resources to meet a high demand, ecotourism suggests adapting a conscientious mindset to extract natural resources in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.
How much has ecotourism grown in global demand each year?
About 25%
Commerce: What is the meaning behind?
Is the organization building the local economy?
To reduce travel waste and imported goods, what is wise to do?
Shop local