What is ecotourism to you? - European Ecotourism Network2024-03-28T13:24:16Zhttp://ecolnet.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-ecotourism-to-you?feed=yes&xn_auth=noTo me ecotourism means respon…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-12-01:6620502:Comment:62122013-12-01T21:02:24.254ZSignehttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/Signe
<p>To me ecotourism means responsible travelling. It's not about where you go or what you do during your trip, what really counts is how your behaviour and actions in the specific place affect your surroundings and the nature around you.</p>
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<p>To me ecotourism means responsible travelling. It's not about where you go or what you do during your trip, what really counts is how your behaviour and actions in the specific place affect your surroundings and the nature around you.</p>
<p></p> To me, ecotourism means not o…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-12-01:6620502:Comment:59502013-12-01T20:30:54.018ZMihai Olenicihttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/OleniciMihai
<p>To me, ecotourism means not only a responsible attitude but also an approach focused at securing the future for nature and communities. When I think of ecotourism what comes to my mind is sustainable use of resources, cultural exchange, empowering local communities, learning experiences [for both locals and tourists].</p>
<p>To me, ecotourism means not only a responsible attitude but also an approach focused at securing the future for nature and communities. When I think of ecotourism what comes to my mind is sustainable use of resources, cultural exchange, empowering local communities, learning experiences [for both locals and tourists].</p> Well, you have all well defin…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-12-01:6620502:Comment:60272013-12-01T16:00:07.540ZTriin Kelderhttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/TriinKelder
<p>Well, you have all well defined the concept of 'ecotourism', but I'd like to add one thing. When going abroad, me and my friends have seldomly heard about 'ecotourism'. Instead of that, the concept of 'leave no trace' is widely accepted. And that equals (for me) ecotourism. <br></br>Of course, there are some differences. Leave-no-trace is mostly used when people talk about hiking (or mountaineering - that's my friends use it), but ecotourism mostly isn't just hiking. It includes...…</p>
<p>Well, you have all well defined the concept of 'ecotourism', but I'd like to add one thing. When going abroad, me and my friends have seldomly heard about 'ecotourism'. Instead of that, the concept of 'leave no trace' is widely accepted. And that equals (for me) ecotourism. <br/>Of course, there are some differences. Leave-no-trace is mostly used when people talk about hiking (or mountaineering - that's my friends use it), but ecotourism mostly isn't just hiking. It includes... environmentally friendly way of travelling in total.<br/>But to conclude: you can be both an 'ecotourist' or you can 'leave no trace' - both of the options of travelling are good.</p> Ecotourism should be about un…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-12-01:6620502:Comment:60242013-12-01T14:41:32.361ZLuize-Ingrid Klimovahttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/LuizeIngridKlimova
<p>Ecotourism should be about unique and unforgettable experience. As a visitor, I'd expect something completely breathtaking (but not necessarily in the context of hallmark views or encountering endangered species) and at the same time I'd like know what and how is being done. As someone who would like to participate in creating and giving these great experiences to other people (i.e. as a guide), I would include everything that makes an environment whole (nature, history, character of the…</p>
<p>Ecotourism should be about unique and unforgettable experience. As a visitor, I'd expect something completely breathtaking (but not necessarily in the context of hallmark views or encountering endangered species) and at the same time I'd like know what and how is being done. As someone who would like to participate in creating and giving these great experiences to other people (i.e. as a guide), I would include everything that makes an environment whole (nature, history, character of the area, local food, local people). It should always be collaborative, educative, underlining awareness, supporting local life and the environment, bringing people into the process and welcoming visitors who show an interst.</p> Ecotourism - preservatsion an…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-12-01:6620502:Comment:62072013-12-01T11:01:04.765ZKatrin Satsihttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/KatrinSatsi
<p>Ecotourism - preservatsion and marketing of local nature and cultural heritage in a suistainable for those who are interested in it. Ecotourism has to provide a good chance to develop for rual arens, where the resources are often limited.</p>
<p>Ecotourism - preservatsion and marketing of local nature and cultural heritage in a suistainable for those who are interested in it. Ecotourism has to provide a good chance to develop for rual arens, where the resources are often limited.</p>
Ecotourism for me stands fo…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-11-29:6620502:Comment:60142013-11-29T18:31:37.357ZTriin Saarhttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/TriinSaar
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<p>Ecotourism for me stands for environmental and social responsibility. I think that it’s easy to sort out the ones that are not providing ecotourism, but I think the line is quite hazy between eco and so called „normal“ tourism.</p>
<p>It should be definitely educative, have low-impact to natural areas and be beneficial to local community.</p>
<p>I don’t think that we have any troubles concerning ecotourism negative impact to local communities in Europe, but for example in Africa it…</p>
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<p>Ecotourism for me stands for environmental and social responsibility. I think that it’s easy to sort out the ones that are not providing ecotourism, but I think the line is quite hazy between eco and so called „normal“ tourism.</p>
<p>It should be definitely educative, have low-impact to natural areas and be beneficial to local community.</p>
<p>I don’t think that we have any troubles concerning ecotourism negative impact to local communities in Europe, but for example in Africa it has become an issue.</p> For me ecotourism, among oth…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-11-29:6620502:Comment:59382013-11-29T11:19:21.513ZKristiina Roosildhttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/KristiinaRoosild
<p>For me ecotourism, among other things, has a very important task to fulfil. Ecotourism has to make people aware of their impacts on the environment and their surroundings. For example nature tourist guide's job is not just interpreting nature but also helping people to understand that every deed has an outcome. Hence, ecotourism has a great part to play on promoting nature conservation. </p>
<p>For me ecotourism, among other things, has a very important task to fulfil. Ecotourism has to make people aware of their impacts on the environment and their surroundings. For example nature tourist guide's job is not just interpreting nature but also helping people to understand that every deed has an outcome. Hence, ecotourism has a great part to play on promoting nature conservation. </p> For me ecotourism stands for…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-11-29:6620502:Comment:59342013-11-29T09:48:21.957ZMarko Poolametshttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/MarkoPoolamets
<p>For me ecotourism stands for tourism in nature enviroment with low visitor impact and high social (also economical) impact to local communities. Ecotourism should have educational aspects for preserving enviroment and understanding significance of nature and traditions of local community. </p>
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<p>Supporting local communities lays the foundation for long term sustainability and valuable environment for next generations.</p>
<p>I think that eco(tourism) is also part of one's lifestyle…</p>
<p>For me ecotourism stands for tourism in nature enviroment with low visitor impact and high social (also economical) impact to local communities. Ecotourism should have educational aspects for preserving enviroment and understanding significance of nature and traditions of local community. </p>
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<p>Supporting local communities lays the foundation for long term sustainability and valuable environment for next generations.</p>
<p>I think that eco(tourism) is also part of one's lifestyle and way of thinking.</p> For me ecotourism is socially…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-11-29:6620502:Comment:58722013-11-29T08:44:51.624ZAleksandr Pavlovhttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/AleksandrPavlov
<p>For me ecotourism is socially responsible tourism, which combines deserving and respectable relation to nature and local socieity. Being in nature, the ecotourist is not only in the role of visitor, but in the same time in the role of nature's defender. Ecotourists support the development/saving of culture and traditions in rural areas, giving local people jobs and reason to stay in place, where are they probably from.</p>
<p>For me ecotourism is socially responsible tourism, which combines deserving and respectable relation to nature and local socieity. Being in nature, the ecotourist is not only in the role of visitor, but in the same time in the role of nature's defender. Ecotourists support the development/saving of culture and traditions in rural areas, giving local people jobs and reason to stay in place, where are they probably from.</p> In Langtang National Park Nep…tag:ecolnet.ning.com,2013-11-28:6620502:Comment:56762013-11-28T08:31:20.773ZTarmo Pilvinghttp://ecolnet.ning.com/profile/TarmoPilving
<p>In Langtang National Park Nepal, I saw good principle "Come as a tourist, go as a friend". It means that we have to respect local culture and customs everywhere we go around the world. Its important that small nations, tribes and communitys dosen´t´lose their independency. As a tourist i dont like to see all this globalisation going on right now (Coca Cola, Macdonalds, people wearing jeans etc.). Mabye ecotourism is one way to support small communitys and keep our world an interesting…</p>
<p>In Langtang National Park Nepal, I saw good principle "Come as a tourist, go as a friend". It means that we have to respect local culture and customs everywhere we go around the world. Its important that small nations, tribes and communitys dosen´t´lose their independency. As a tourist i dont like to see all this globalisation going on right now (Coca Cola, Macdonalds, people wearing jeans etc.). Mabye ecotourism is one way to support small communitys and keep our world an interesting place. </p>