...The Ethics and Attitudes towards Ecotourism in the Philippines - Mary Ann Chen Ng, MSc. Eubios Ethics Institute, Philippines Email: maryannchenng@yahoo.com The Philippines, a developing country in South East Asia, is faced with the challenges of an increasing population, poverty, inequality, and corruption. With more than a quarter of the Filipino population falling below the poverty threshold, the pressure for productivity and growth has led to practices that have resulted in environmental stress and degradation. In response, the Philippine government has adopted the rhetoric of sustainable development as defined by the 1987 World Commission on Environment and Development. Government policies on economic development have reflected this vision of sustainability and poverty reduction. A major part of the government's economic development plan is ecotourism. In preparation for 2003: Visit the Philippines Year, the Department of Tourism has been actively marketing the country as a safe tropical holiday destination (DOTa, 2002). The aggressive sales missions and advertising campaigns, along with the various activities in 2002 commemorating the International Year of Ecotourism, aim to increase visitor arrivals, and consequently bring in more foreign currency to the country. How much is actually at stake? In 2000 alone, the total annual revenue directly attributed from tourism amounted to about US$ 2.5 billion. There were 1.8 million...
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...Current issue in Peru(ecotourism) Introduction Ecotourism is a new and developing industry that has great potential to help protect the rainforest of Peru and the indigenous peoples that survive within it. The International Ecotourism Society defines it as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." Present Nowadays travel agency can offer different options of expeditions in Peru, for ex :expedition in the Andes mountain range, explorations in the Amazon Basin ets. Peru houses the highest diversity of fish, birds, and butterflies on the planet and ranks third in amphibians and mammals. These statistics all contribute to the ecotourism possibilities in the country of Peru. The International Ecotourism Society believes that Ecotourism will keep the impact of tourism minimal and also create awareness for conservation and provide benefits for the environment Current Issues Today, there are many indigenous and ethnic groups that remain are fighting for survival. The industry of ecotourism can help to understand the importance of protecting indigenous peoples. It empowers local communities to thrive, even while integrating their lives with tourists. The ecotourism field needs to keep developing in order to help sustain the people and wildlife within the Amazon. While the livelihoods of indigenous peoples are at stake, the rainforest is also in danger. The rainforest has been abused through deforestation...
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...Ecotourism Essay Ecotourism involves responsible traveling to fragile, pristine and mostly protected areas. This takes place for different purposes, from educating the traveler, fostering respect for different cultures to directly benefiting the economic and political empowerment of local communities (Garana, 2008). Ideally, ecotourism incorporates the following criteria; promote biological and cultural diversity, touring unspoiled natural habitats, and the main attractions being local culture, flora and fauna. In short, ecotourism operations are defined by their commitment to the environment, education, nature and culture. The main objectives of ecotourism are providing nature-based, environmental education experiences for visitors and managing this in a sustainable manner (Badan & Bhatt, 2005). Education enables students to understand the interconnectedness of various aspects of the global environment. Ecotourism embraces cooperative education which is a structured educational strategy that integrates class work with learning through productive fieldwork experiences that for practical applications to be realized. The relationship between ecotourism and education is majorly concerned with ensuring that agencies deliver effective interpretations of cultural, environmental and resource management values (Morgan, 1999). This type of education involves explanation, stimulation, provocation, revelation and understanding in an interesting and enjoyable fashion. The main challenge...
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...An essay on ecotourism Ecotourism Essay Ecotourism involves responsible traveling to fragile, pristine and mostly protected areas. This takes place for different purposes, from educating the traveler, fostering respect for different cultures to directly benefiting the economic and political empowerment of local communities (Garana, 2008). Ideally, ecotourism incorporates the following criteria; promote biological and cultural diversity, touring unspoiled natural habitats, and the main attractions being local culture, flora and fauna. In short, ecotourism operations are defined by their commitment to the environment, education, nature and culture. The main objectives of ecotourism are providing nature-based, environmental education experiences for visitors and managing this in a sustainable manner (Badan & Bhatt, 2005). Education enables students to understand the interconnectedness of various aspects of the global environment. Ecotourism embraces cooperative education which is a structured educational strategy that integrates class work with learning through productive fieldwork experiences that for practical applications to be realized. The relationship between ecotourism and education is majorly concerned with ensuring that agencies deliver effective interpretations of cultural, environmental and resource management values (Morgan, 1999). This type of education involves explanation, stimulation, provocation, revelation and understanding in an interesting and enjoyable fashion...
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...Re-emergence of Ecotourism in Kerala- Connecting Communities through Conservation Authors: 1. Venugopal C.K. Assistant Professor, KITTS 2. R. Babu Assistant Professor, KITTS Introduction Ecotourism which emerged as a buzzword in the late 1980s, in other words is responsible travel to undisturbed natural areas which will help conserve the natural environment and enhance the wellbeing of the local people (TIES – 1990). Recognized as an appropriate tool for achieving sustainable development, the catch phrase simultaneously performs three important functions. They are a) Strengthening conservation efforts by providing financial support b) Enhancing economic benefits to the aboriginal people and other local community and c) Enriching visitor’s experience in the destination where the buzzword is being implemented and promoted properly. Keeping in mind the importance of developing ecotourism, such zones are being developed in the protected area networks across the world. Experiences show that the cost of maintenance of the global network of protected areas will be around USD 50 billion per year and the top 25 World Biodiversity...
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...TOURISM & MARKETING PROGRAM Presented to Ms. xx Coordinator of Global Tourism & Marketing Program x x College Prepared by Yili Wang First Year Students of Business Administration November 28, 2014 MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Linda Tooth, Coordinator of Global Tourism & Marketing Program FROM: Ms. Yili Wang, First Year Students of Business Administration DATE: November 27, 2014 RE: Analysis of the Medicine Hat College Global Tourism & Marketing Program Here is the report, which you authorized on October 27, about the analysis of the Medicine Hat College (MHC) Global Tourism & Marketing (GTAM) Program. The study involved a discussion of the courses that are considered to be added to the GTAM program, the importance of practical experience and experiential learning, and the career development for GTAM graduates in terms of the position unfilled, as well as the recommendations about the development of Medicine Hat College GTAM program. According to the surveys from alumni, educational institutions, and business institutions, and some secondary resources, the quality of the Global Tourism and Marketing program can be improved in terms of course offering, sufficient practicum providing, and unfilled positions analyzing. It is important that college provides more opportunities and offers more useful courses to help tourism students to meet the needs of tourism industry. I am grateful to all of the people, including alumni, people from educational institutions...
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...Eco-Tourism Eco-Tourism is the natural ecological conservation and tourism combine as a way to travel. When the conservationists have learned that eco-tourism and the tourism industry linked and affecting the environment, we should focus on the concept of eco-tourism. We can easily find out the negative impact brought by eco-tourism. It shows the ecological impact of the improper human activities. The eco-tourism has undoubtedly become a part of the development of travel and tourism, but tourism growth has brought a lot of negative impacts. When travel behavior or activity does not comply with ecological concepts, attitudes and value, how can you call eco-tourism? It destroyed the environment, exploited the nature. Conservation is not only focus on the profits but also need the economic interests for long-term development. First of all, there is the destruction of ecosystem. The eco-tourism industry, which is growing rapidly, has emerged as one of the most important sectors of the international tourism industry, making up 7 percent of the world tourism market. In the Asia-Pacific region alone, eco-tour operators report growth rates of 10 percent to 25 percent a year. Demand for quality eco-tourism destinations will continue to grow as urban congestion, pollution, crowding, and concern for the natural environment all increase. (Jonathan Nash, April 2001). That means when the industry was growing quickly, it affected and destroyed the environment and ecosystem directly. Government...
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...The Importance of Ecotourism Ecotourism has become a crucial boom for the environment and local economies. Previously unprotected land has quickly been conserved while improving the economies of small cities. In this unprecedented shift, saving the environment is profitable. For a city like Alamo, which boasts some of the most prime birding and wildlife spots in the country, ecotourism has become a cornerstone of our principles. We strive to protect our environment and let people from around the world experience what Alamo has to offer. A Unique Location Ecotourism encourages communities to embrace what makes them unique. Our particular landscape and the flora and fauna that inhabit it are the main attraction. Allowing the community to capitalize on what it already has requires less capital with greater rewards while allowing the community to maintain its identity. Culture and heritage as an export benefits the community by attracting tourists and newcomers alike to experience the uniqueness of our region. Quite simply, ecotourism for the community is investing in yourself and what you have to offer. Profitable Green Ecotourism has also been a game-changer when it comes to environmental conservation. Ecotourism has essentially made it profitable to be environmentally conscious. When your key features are pristine environments and a birding capital of Texas, it is paramount to invest in programs that will protect these environments for years to come. Ecotourism...
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...the ecosystem goods and services (EGS) framework. As sharks offer tourists an opportunity for leisure, and are able to advance scientific research on an educational standpoint, they directly correspond with the cultural services aspect of the EGS framework. Provisionally, sharks determine our accessibility to certain ocean food sources such as shrimp, crab and lobster. Thus, sharks also regulate the oceans by purifying the water and regulating trophic levels. In return, this corresponds with provisional services as sharks must regulate the trophic levels to ensure trophic cascades do not occur. Cultural Services On a cultural EGS standpoint, sharks provide ecotourism activities and educational opportunities which both correspond with this framework. Both ecotourism and education would be...
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...Foundation. (n.d.). Conservation Tourism:Conservation tourism turns wildlife into a local asset. Retrieved from http://www.awf.org/economic/conservation-tourism The given article emphasis how Africa’s wildlife is conserved besides threats and the initiative steps taken by AWF to develop the tourism. The foundation appointed some non-profitable trusts to preserve the forest areas from the occupiers. They face challenges from local community and they teach them the importance of wildlife and how to preserve it. They found some solutions to support the locals by developing ecotourism lodges, providing jobs, giving training as a safari operator to support their economy. Mountain gorillas were still alive in Congo. The gorillas were affected by civil war, poverty and disease. AWF raise funds by donation to protect the gorilla habitat. Wikipedia. (2013). Ecotourism. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism The given object covers a wide range of ecotourism. It briefly explains the history of ecotourism, which was popularized...
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...Ecotourism Investment and Development Models: Donors, NGOs and Private Entrepreneurs Susan Heher smh53@cornell.edu Johnson Graduate School of Management School of Hotel Administration Cornell University December 2003 -1- 1. 1. INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND ECOTOURISM 3 7 7 8 12 15 17 17 20 22 26 27 29 31 32 33 34 36 37 39 39 42 46 55 58 61 64 70 75 77 79 81 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND ECOTOURISM COMMUNITY BASED ECOTOURISM THE SCALE OF ECOTOURISM MARKET DEMAND 2. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FROM DONORS AND AID AGENCIES THE RISE OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROJECTS OVERVIEW OF TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS AND ASSISTANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND NGOS THE ROLE OF CONSULTANTS THE PROJECT PROCESS: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION CONCLUSIONS 3. PRIVATE SECTOR ENTREPRENEURS AND DEVELOPERS PROFILE OF ECOTOURISM ENTREPRENEURS SOURCES OF FINANCING AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE GROWTH, PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY: THE ABILITY TO HAVE AN IMPACT CONCLUSIONS 4. 5. HYBRID: NGO VENTURE CAPITAL CASE STUDIES A. INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, IADB B. US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, USAID C. WORLD BANK: LESOTHO D. THE EUROPEAN UNION: SWAZILAND E. WORLD BANK IN SWAZILAND F. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, TNC G. CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL, CI H. CONSERVATION CORPORATION AFRICA, CC AFRICA I. TURTLE ISLAND J. MAHO BAY K. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, MALULEKE COMMUNITY AND MATSWANI SAFARIS 6. CONCLUSION -2- 1. Introduction...
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...infrastructure have not been well documented in the past. Thus, this paper attempts to assess local community-based management for potential ecotourism in South Kelantan which is Gunung Reng, Jeli as case study. The study investigated the local community involvement in managing Gunung Reng as tourist spot at their place. The instrument used during the survey was a semi-structured questionnaire. Community analysis were carried out and based on data collected using face-to-face questionnaire interviews with the villages and community leader. The findings of the study is hoped to be beneficial to the government agencies in order to obtain a better understanding of the unique characteristics of people and will use this information as an input for their planning strategies to develop and implement a community-based tourism in Gunung Reng for better living conditions for the community people. The location is suitable for outdoor activities such as jungle trekking, hiking, swimming and fishing. The main objective of this study was to determine local community involvement in resource protection for ecotourism through a collaborative management arrangement. The findings of the study provide support for the involvement of local community in Gunung Reng management such as the Gunung Rengs’ land management, protection of Gunung Reng resources, ecotourism practices and its overall development. Introduction 1. Tourism and nature-based tourism Tourism has grown rapidly to become one of the...
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...ASA University Review, Vol. 3 No. 2, July–December, 2009 Zoo as Ecotourism Attraction – Case of Dhaka Zoo Salman Salem Shinwary* * Md. Jahidur Rahman ** Md. Mayen uddin Abstract This paper reports results from a survey of visitors to Dhaka Zoo, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The questionnaire comprised of items relating to motives for visiting the zoo, and evaluations of attributes, thereby permitting an important valuation approach. The construction of the questionnaire was prompted to learn more about what motivated visits, and whether there were perceived deficiencies in visitors’ experiences of the zoo. Like other studies mentioned in the report it was concluded that zoos represent an opportunity for family-based trips. However, while some opportunities exist for learning, on the whole visitors were not generally interested in acquiring detailed information about wildlife. Indeed, more importance was attached to the viewing of animals than to the recognition that possibly animals might require ‘private places’. These findings may instigate a discussion about the extent to which Dhaka zoo might be able to fulfil its classical missions and that for this to happen significant changes in zoo layout would be required. Additionally, possible implications for zoo management are discussed. Keywords: zoos, ecotourists, wild-life interactions, national parks, wildlife-based tourism, animal friendly, zoo management Introduction Dhaka zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh situated at Mirpur...
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...INTRODUCTION While tourism is a concept almost everyone around the world is familiar with, ecotourism is a relatively newfangled concept that not too much people have heard of and this is more realistic in the context of our country Bangladesh. Even we, when first assigned with this particular topic as our research project, did not have clear idea what ecotourism exactly was all about. Later, we studied in detail regarding the concept and got to what ecotourism actually is. Two topics that have attracted growing interest in anthropology in the past decade or two are tourism and the environment. Regarding tourism, increasingly people see vacations as a necessary corrective for what they perceive as a more and more stressful working life. Increasingly also, people see the environment as under threat from the profit‐seeking growth that drives corporations. Ecotourism can be broadly defined as an idea of leisure travel that has the object of enjoying features of what is seen as the natural environment in a way that has minimal negative consequences for the environment. Ecotourism is generally taken to include a sociocultural element, the intention of seeing and interacting with people (often identified as “indigenous”) whose customs and appearance seem exotic and attractive and doing so in a way that respects and benefits them. Bangladesh has lots of marvelous tourism spots but most of them are still unexplored by the relevant authority. Having all the minimum requirements, the...
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...INTRODUCTION Ecotourism is a form of tourism which involves visiting areas of natural or ecological interest. This mostly involves travelling to destination where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the main attraction. Doing ecotourism is the best way to observe and learn more about animals, plants and to create a greater appreciation of nature. Feasibility study 1 Title: Guided Tour at “Domaine de l’Etoile” Location: Sebastopol, Belle Rive Date: 15 May 2015 Time: 10:00 -14:30 Introduction: “Domain de l’Etoile” is situated in the south-east of Mauritius. This destination is a real paradise for ecotourism. The domain includes the most ancient sugar mill of Mauritius that is Ferney. L’Etoile is found in a landscape which contain several viewpoints from which magnificent panoramic views on more than half of Mauritius can be seen and also l’Etoile is the most preserved region of Mauritius, apart from its English garden and its rivers the domain count indigenous woods rich of hundreds of different varieties of plants and trees, and other endemic species. Visitors will discover many rare plants as well as animals Aims and objectives * Promote eco-tourism * To enrich visitors knowledge about species and natural habitat * Sensitize visitors to become more eco-friendly and protect nature and the environment * Encourage visitors to help in the conservation of species * Make them forget...
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