ecotourism
Ecotourism and nature-based tourism stand for authentic travel experiences and contact with local communities and wildlife. Get to know world’s leading eco tour operators, wildlife tours and examples of destinations pioneering in eco-friendly nature tourism.
Ecotourism benefits and challenges
Learn about benefits and challenges, for example in Asia and Costa Rica, in our interviews with board members of AEN and GEN.
Examples of ecotourism
Get to know successful ecotourism examples around the world, and meet the persons who make it possible. Interviews on the topic include Ary Suhandi (Indonesia), Megan Epler Wood (USA), Kelly Bricker (USA) and Ariane Janer in Brazil. All of them have many years of experience in helping communities and entrepreneurs succeed in offering tourism experiences which benefit the locals and the natural environment.
Ecotourism definition
A good definition: “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015).
Darrell Wade: How Intrepid Champions Carbon Management and Sustainable Travel
Published 12/05/2021
Large travel companies with significant worldwide presence are always looked up to. How can these business entities utilise this opportunity...
Les Carlisle: Championing Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Development in Africa
Published 28/04/2021
What measures can be taken to protect wildlife and ensure their population thrives when habitat loss and poaching are becoming...
Kai Collins: Championing Community-Driven Conservation Economy and Sustainable Tourism in the Okavango River Basin
Published 30/12/2020
Protecting the Earth’s ecosystem is the need of the hour, especially in the Okavango River Basin. It is home to...
Greg Bakunzi: Championing Community Well-Being and Conservation Through Responsible Tourism in Rwanda
Published 09/12/2020
Rural poverty is one of the biggest threats to environmental conservation, which brings to light the need for effective involvement...
Praveen Moman: Championing Gorilla Conservation and Empowering Communities in Central Africa Through Tourism
Published 25/11/2020
From setting up simple camps around the gorilla parks to running a leading luxury lodge company in Uganda and Rwanda,...
Joanna Van Gruisen on Social Entrepreneurship, Regenerative Tourism and Community Development in India
Published 04/11/2020
How to combine wildlife conservation and community development with responsible travel and regenerative tourism? Joanna Van Gruisen of the Sarai...
Shoba Mohan on Promoting Sustainable Hospitality and Conscious Luxury Travel in India
Published 16/09/2020
How can luxury work hand in hand with sustainability, in the hospitality industry? Shoba Mohan, Founder of RARE India, is a...
