Eco-tourism is increasing in popularity across the world. But has significantly practical value in developing countries where the needs of improvised communities may conflict directly with the need to capitalize on the growing tourism industry. In many cases developers move in and designate certain areas as tourism hotspots without giving much thought to the impact that this will have on local communities. These communities may depend on the area for food and shelter, but their concerns are buried beneath the potential for financial revenue.
- Today’s, tourism is important to the economy of over 125 countries. Globally, tourism generates about four trillion dollar every year. A big one you would agree with me. It is therefore a strong factor in global financial issues. Since it involves the movement of eco tourism is also a strong social and cultural integration. It foster better understanding between people of different tribes and ethnic groups this makes eco tourism a potential tool for the world peace if well harnessed. It can raise environmental cultural and social awareness.
- The aim is to achieve sustainable and responsible tourism practices to the benefit of all and the detriment of none. One of the most important factors in the success of any ecotourism venture is knowledge. Those proposing the project must gain intimate knowledge of the area, the fauna, the flora and the communities living there. They must understand how they impact on each other and how a change in one will affect the rest. They must understand the culture governing the people's relationship with the environment, and how they view concepts such as territory, hunting, farming and gathering materials for personal use.
- In many countries, this sector develops over the years into the largest foreign exchange earner. Another benefit is the fact that has greatly increased environmental awareness and therefore has contributed to nature conservations. In order to sustain the financial and the other benefits of eco tourism, governments implement conservation programs and policies to protect the plants and animals. This has greatly human threats to the continuous existence of many flora and fauna species.
Tourism also helps people become more geographically and culturally aware. Since they usually travel to parts of the world they haven't seen before, they also get interact with people of different culture. It becomes experience that helps broaden the minds of the traveler and also helps to preserve the true beauty of the world.