-It involves travel to natural, often remote, destinations. These are often protected areas where development is limited
-Ecotourism destinations focus on recycling, water conservation, and using renewable energy sources.
-It builds environmental they also learn about it. awareness. As visitors explore an area they also learn it.
-it provides an economic incentive to preserve the environment and raises money to help protect it.
-It creates financial opportunities and jobs for the local population.