2. Ecotourism
is
a
form
of
tourism
involving
visi1ng
fragile,
pris1ne,
and
rela1vely
undisturbed
natural
areas,
intended
as
a
low-‐
impact
and
o:en
small
scale
alterna1ve
to
standard
commercial
(mass)
tourism.
Its
purpose
is
to
educate
the
traveler,
to
provide
funds
for
ecological
conserva1on,
to
directly
benefit
the
economic
development
and
poli1cal
empowerment
of
local
communi1es,
or
to
foster
respect
for
different
cultures
and
for
human
rights
What is Ecotourism?
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3. What makes Ecotourism successful
MAKING
CONNECTIONS
Local People
Engaging in Ecotourism is one of
best ways of traveling responsibly
i.e
Ecotourism
Environment
Tourist
• ensuring less or no harm to
the environment
• driving more funds to local
communities
• learning and enjoying
cultural diversity
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5. Ecotourism = Conventional Tourism?
If we fail to make connections…
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6. Nature Guide:
the people making connections
• A
Good
Nature
Guide
Could:
Effec%vely
Communicate
with
Tourists
Structure
Abundant
Ac%vi%es
Design
suitable
route
Convey
local
intelligence
Guide
to
more
environmental
friendly
behavior
and
thoughts
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7. What do China have …
• Educa1on
• Tourism
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11. A Prof. Nature Guide System
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Nature
Guide
Cer,ficate
Prof.
Nature
Guide
Top
Grade
Nature
Guide
•
•
•
• A
full
%me,
well
paid
prof.
nature
guide
Good
volunteer
Take
it
as
a
job
Program
trainer
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12. Tips & Suggestions for Community
engagement in Eco tourism
As
tourists
• Conduct
code
of
ecotourism
ethics
Prepare
before
you
leave
Follow
the
rules
Respect
wildlife,
flora
and
their
habitat
Lessen
your
impact
on
the
environment
Respect
the
human
environment
Website
Links
hMp://www.shwbs.org/swb/
hMp://www.shfamily.com/ar1cles/2010/03/31/ecotourism-‐in-‐china/
hMp://fama2.us.es:8080/turismo/turismonet1/economia%20del%20turismo/turismo%20y%20medio%20ambiente/
CODE%20OF%20CONDUCT%20ECOTOURISM.PDF
hMp://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_701668340101dztl.html
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13. Tips & Suggestions for Community
engagement in Eco tourism
As
local
people
• Be
environmental
friendly
Switch
off
the
lights
Shorten
the
shower
Sustainable
charging
Picking
your
own
fruits
and
vegetables
etc
• Be
aware
of
the
beauty
of
the
place
you
live
• Learn
about
local
culture
and
environment
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14. Tigris
&
Jane
-‐
1gris@vip.163.com
THANK YOU
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