ECOTOURISM

WHAT IS ECOTOURISM?

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that sustains or enhances the natural

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 RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM
Responsible Tourism is about "making
better places for people to live in and
better places for people to visit."
Responsible Tourism requires that
operators, hoteliers, governments, local
people, and tourists take responsibility, and
take action to make tourism more
sustainable.
 Agri Tourism“
Agritourism is where agriculture and
tourism meet to provide you with an
amazing educational experience, whether it
be a tour of a farm or ranch, a festival, or a
cheese-making class. Farmers, ranchers,
and wineries turn their land into a
destination and open their doors to the
public in order to teach more about what
they do.

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 Ecosystem Tourism
Ecosystem tourism is a supply-led
tourism strategy that, through the
central theme of ecosystem integrity,
enables sustainable development.
Sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism is defined by
the UN Environment Program and
UN World Tourism Organization as
“tourism that takes full account of
its current and future economic,
social and environmental impacts,
addressing the needs of visitors,
the industry, the environment, and
host communities.
 Difference between Ecosystem tourism and Sustainable tourism

Ecotourism is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas. Sustainable

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Benefits of
Ecotourism

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 Ecotourism focuses on unadulterated, pristine natural environments.

 It builds cultural and environmental awareness.

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Why is ecotourism important?

People who engage in ecotourism

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Environmental
Tourism
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Environmental tourism typically
defined as travel to destinations
where the flora, fauna, and
cultural heritage are the primary
attractions.

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Ecotourism in the Philippines

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➢ Since its introduction in the late 1980s, ecotourism
has been one of the fastest-growing tourism niches in
the Philippines. Its promise of sustained
environmental, social, and economic gains makes
ecotourism the preferred type of development for
different tourism organizations.

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Activities of
Ecotourism
➢ Hiking/Trekking - Most destinations will likely feature hikes ranging from easy to difficult and offer
excursions that vary between a few hours to even a few days.

➢ Wildlife Viewing - No matter if it's an animal safari, whale watching or bird watching, wildlife viewing can
be an ideal way to witness nature in action while reducing environmental impact. Elephant safaris are
becoming increasingly common all over the world, especially in Africa and Asia.
➢ Horseback Riding - Horseback riding is a unique way to experience the overall diversity of a specific
destination and travel through a wide array of terrains. It's also an activity that even beginners can enjoy, no
matter where the path leads you.
➢ Scuba Diving/Snorkeling - Discover dazzling underwater coral formations and abundant sea life via scuba
diving or snorkeling. The Great Barrier Reef remains one of the globe's most spectacular natural wonders and
is considered a terrific spot for scuba diving or snorkeling.

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➢ Zip Line Excursion - While high in the upper canopy of the forest, whiz past rainforest terrain or glide
along with stunning vistas of the ocean and surrounding mountains. This activity is also a terrific way to
learn about the surrounding ecosystem as most outfitters make it a point to teach participants about the local
ecosystem.
➢ Hot Air Ballooning - Soar above the landscape via a hot air balloon and get a bird's eye view like you've
never seen before.
➢ Kayaking - Kayaking is a wonderful way to explore waterways and the surrounding landscape of a
destination, particularly areas inaccessible to cars or boats.

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Socio-cultural and Economic
Impact in Ecotourism

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Positive and negative economic impacts of tourism
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
There are both positive and negative Negative impacts are the effects, that are
effects on communities related to the caused in most cases, at the tourist
economic impacts of tourism in their destination site with detrimental impacts to
communities. A positive impact can refer to the social and cultural area, as well as the
the increase in jobs, a higher quality of life natural environment. As the population
for locals, and an increase in the wealth of increases so do the impacts, resources
an area. Tourism also has the advantage of become unsustainable and exhausted,
rebuilding and restoring historic sites and and the carrying capacity for tourists in a
encouraging the revitalization of cultures. A destination site may become depleted.
positive impact is to increase or to make Often, when negative impacts occur, it is
better either for the tourist, the host too late to impose restrictions and
community and residence, and/or the regulations. Tourist destinations seem to
tourist destination. Positive impacts are discover that many of the negative impacts
related more to materialistic well-being, are found in the development stage of the
rather than to the happiness of a host tourism area life cycle
community or tourist.

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THAT’S ALL THANK YOU!!!
Submitted to: Submitted by:
Ms. Myrna Guiuo Rhandz Miguel V. Ballesteros
4th Year BSTM
Professor in Ecotourism

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