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    Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves local welfare. It has aspects like supporting local economies through tourism dollars, connecting visitors to the natural world through conservation and recreation, and educating visitors about local culture, history, and languages. Ecotourists tend to be experienced travelers with higher education, income, and age who are opinion leaders willing to pay more to support environmentally and culturally responsible travel. Ecotourism is a growing travel style that provides more economic and environmental benefits than mass tourism.

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    Ecotourism The New Travel Style: Stacy Polkowske BA506

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    Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves local welfare. It has aspects like supporting local economies through tourism dollars, connecting visitors to the natural world through conservation and recreation, and educating visitors about local culture, history, and languages. Ecotourists tend to be experienced travelers with higher education, income, and age who are opinion leaders willing to pay more to support environmentally and culturally responsible travel. Ecotourism is a growing travel style that provides more economic and environmental benefits than mass tourism.

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    Ecotourism The New Travel Style

    Stacy Polkowske BA506

    Tourism Typology

    Ecotourism Defined
    Responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and improve the welfare of local people (TIES 1990)

    Aspects of Ecotourism
    1. Local Economics More $ to the people 3. Cultural Emergence Off the beaten track

    2. Natural World Connection Conservation & Protection Outdoor Recreation

    3. Educational Language, Food, Festivals, Sports, History

    Ecotourist Profile
    Experienced travelers Higher education Higher Income Bracket Age: middle to elderly Opinion leaders
    Ask & tell friends about trip Important source of travel information

    Consumer Demand & Operator Support


    62% - Cultural learning is important 59% - Support protecting the environment 38% - Willing to pay more to use ecotravel companies 49% of British tour operators have a responsible tourism policy

    Lets Go to Jamaica!
    Mass Tourism Options matured market projected flat growth Ecotourism Options growing 20-35% a year

    Ecotourism On-line Resources


    www.ecotourism.org www.ecotourism.cc www.responsibletravel.com

    Ending Thoughts & Numbers


    In 2004, tourism generated $5.49 trillion for global economy. Tourism is a top money maker for 83% of developing countries. Ecotourism growing 3 times tourism industry as a whole. Ecotourism options puts up to 95% of money into local economy.

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