Category Archives: Ethical Tourism

Ecotourism defined

Posted on October 6, 2011 by endangerededen

Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare o local people (TIES, The International Ecotourism Society) Inspiration: University of Michigan: Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

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From theory to practice | The 4C’s of Responsible Tourism in action

Posted on September 28, 2011 by endangerededen

In the world of do-good tourism, Costa Rica quickly comes to mind as a pioneer of a type of tourism that predominantly built on the idea of “low human impact and high community and environmental benefit.” In one word: Ecotourism! … Continue reading →

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Defining Ecotourism

Posted on September 26, 2011 by endangerededen

We hear about Ecotourism all the time, it’s the latest catchphrase that everyone around is using at the drop of a hat. But do we really know what it means? According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), it goes beyond … Continue reading →

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