Ecotourism in South Africa
The International Ecotourism Society, also known as TIES, defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” South Africa is still a developing country and many still live under the internationally established line of poverty. It is a country that was struck hard by...
Ecotourism Benefits the Galapagos Islands?
Ecotourism sounds like it is good for the environment; after all it has the word “eco” in it. But like many things too much of a good thing can cause irreversible damage and this is true for the environment and those wishing to visit pristine areas. Take for example the case of the Galapagos Islands. ...
What is Ecotourism?
Ecotourism has become a popular word, but do you know what ecotourism is and what it means? The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) define ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” TIES do this by educating both tourists and tourism professionals, positively influencing...
