Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities,
and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement
and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the
following ecotourism principles:
-minimise impact
-build environmental and cultural awareness and respect
-provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
-provide direct financial benefits for conservation
-provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
-raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and
social climate
How to become a successful ecotourism business
• What is the environmental impact of your business?
• How much do you, and could you, feed into the local economy?
• Should you have an ecotourism policy in place for your
business?