Bài thuyết trình Ecotourism

ECOTOURISM
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Oxford Dictionary: Tourism directed towards exotic natural environments,
intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.
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Merriam – Webster Dictionary: The practice of traveling to beautiful
matural places for pleasure in a way that does not damage the
environment there.
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International Ecotourism Society: Responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves environment and improves the well-being of local people.
DEFINITION
Ecotourism is travel that is
environmentally friendly, tourism
that has as little impact on the
environment as possible, that
respects local culture and that
helps promote livelihoods.
The concept arose in the 1970s from the
general global environmental movement, and
by the 1990s was one of the fastest-growing
tourism sectors. Ecotourism appeals to
responsible travelers who want to minimize
the negative impacts of their visit, and who
take special interest in local nature and
cultures.
HISTORY
ACTIVITIES
=> learn about local traditions and culture.
Stay overnight in a local village and try local food,
take part in local festival, learn how to cook a

traditional dish
Go swimming, scuba-diving
and see the coral reefs.
Go hiking or go camping in the forest.
=> learn how to protect animals and plants.
Visit a national park or protected areas
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learn about their habitat and habit.
Wildlife viewing: see different kind of animals
Visit historical or beautiful natural places.
Take a boat through a cave and enjoy its
beauty.
ADVANTAGES
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Gain wonderful and useful experience and
skills.
Be educational as you can learn about plants and
animals.
Give you a deeper understanding of local culture.
=> broaden knowledge.
Be spiritually uplifting and bring you closer to
nature.
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Open you up to new ideas.
New Ideas
Take you off the beaten path, help u lose weight
(get out of your car, on your feet or your bike)
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Help protect endangered animals and habitats,
conserve the biodiversity.
Protect the environment, reduce negative impact
on the surrounding environment.
BENEFITS
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Money flow back into the community
=> Help to solve the problem of poverty.
Provide local employment
=> Help to solve the problem of unemployment.