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Nature Based Tourism Exam MODULE 1 ('Quality' in ecotourism (8…
Nature Based Tourism Exam MODULE 1
There are many different
types of tourism
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Ecotourism
Wildlife
Adventure
Cultural
Film
5 characteristics
of
ECOTOURISM
Environmentally Educative
Interpretation is the art of helping people to learn
Emhanced conservation awareness leading to positive action
Useful management tool, helps tourists see big picture
Tourists expect high levels of ecological inofrmation and demand conservation
Locally Beneficial
Economic benefits to locals
Revenue for management of natural areas
Employment opportunities
Involvement of local communities benefits the community and the environment, while improving the quality of the tourist experience
Partnerships between conservation and tourism
Education about the value of the resource
Scientific activities
Tour fees to fund local groups
Tourist/ operator code of ethics
Locals involved with cultural explanation
Ecologically Sustainable
Must develop tourism product without adversely affecting the natural environment that maintains it (
management
)
Ecologically responsible- wont lead to degradation
Protected area
Tourist Satisfaction
Essential to the long-term viability of the tourism industry
Ecotourism experience should match or exceed expectations
Visitor safety- political stability
Nature-based
Is based on the natural environment
Biological, physical and cultural features
Conservation of the natural resource is essential
'Quality'
in ecotourism (8 aspects)
Road and trails
have been planned and designed to have minimal impacts
Attractive and well-designed
interpretive panels
focusing on local and wider perspectives
On-site management
and ranger presence at the park
Easy to
appreciate natural values
Small
management footprint
Indigenous locals
involved in design of interpretive aspects
Area is a
protected
environment and
managed
for conservation and tourism
The degree to which 5 Characteristics of ecotourism are met :check:
Tour operators are
licensed
and operators are guided strongly by the
"nature tourism industry handbook"
Biggest 5 obstacles
to successful ecotourism
Lack of interpretation
Congestion
Obvious disturbance to wildlife
Environmental Degradation- track management, off-track access
Misunderstanding definition
The 5 key characteristics of tourism must be met for it to be called 'ecotourism'
Nature-based Tourism
Sustainable and responsible approach to tourism, but can lead to mass tourism
Differs from ecotourism, as it lacks in educational/interpretive competent
Broad focus- all environmental aspects, biotic and abiotic