Ecotourism

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This paper examines the fastest growing trend of the tourism industry, Ecotourism. According to this paper, by definition ecotourism means travel to natural and naturally preserved areas, while maintaining respect for the environment, for conservation of the area and for the local people.

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"Ecotourism is the fastest growing segment of the global tourism industry (Gibson & Dodds, 2003; West & Carrier, 2004), although its promotion and practice are marked by intense controversy. Views on ecotourism range from the most serious charges of exploitation to deep praise for its positive impacts. Ecotourism can be defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people" (Taylor & Dyer, 2003, p. 977). In certain regions, ecotourism appears to produce extensive benefits. By its nature, ecotourism also tends to be hypocritical since its underlying motive invariably is profit even though its expressed commitments represent ecological ideals. "

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