- contributes actively to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage

- supplementary criterion that is usually absent from ecotourism definition

- relies on attractions directly related to natural environment

- rapidly evolving subset of nature based tourism based on non domesticated animals in non captive and captive settings

- places its primary emphasis on the cultural component while this element is only secondary in ecotourism

- qualify an activity or product as adventure tourism including element of risk, higher level of physical exertion etc.

- deal with complex and multifaceted situations

ACE

NEAT

- places its emphasis on natural rather than cultural attractions

- traditional, large scale tourism

- sustainability-focused management is one of the core criteria of ecotourism

- involving tangible products extracted from the natural environment ( associated with hunting & fishing )

- providing intangible experiences ( bird watching etc )

- minimize negative impacts on nature and culture - educate traveler the importance of conservation - direct revenues to the conservation and management of natural and protected areas

- effective opportunities for learning combine with environmentally and socio-culturally sustainable management strategies

should meet the demand side criteria

prefix of eco is generally mean ecology or ecosystem

interpretation is an educational which aims to reveal meaning and relationships

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future

is a form of sustainable tourism focuses on responsible travel to natural areas, with the aim of conserving the environment, respecting local cultures, and promoting the well being of local communities

TIES

responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education

key elements of ecotourism

encourages tourism activties that minimize the negative impacts on the environment and local cultures

focus of ecotourism is on natural and ecologically significant areas such as national parks, wildlife reserves, and other pristine environments

the intent is to protect and preserve these areas for future generations

aims to benefit local communities by providing economic opportunities, supporting social well being and involving local residents in decision making processes

strong emphasis on educating travelers about the natural and cultural aspects of thr destinations they visit. Interpretation programs, guided tours etc

5 Key principles of ecotourism

(key principles) seek to minimize the negative impacts on ecosystems and wildlife while promoting their conservation

(key principles) empower local residents providing them with opportunities for employment and income generation

(key principles) interpretation programs, guided tours, and informational material help raise awareness about environmental issues

(key principles) sustainable practices are at the core of ecotourism, including minimizing the use of non renewable resources, reducing waste and promoting energy efficiency

(key principles) activities such as hiking, bird watching, and wildlife safaris are favored, while more intrusive activities are discouraged