Ecotourism aims to minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities while promoting responsible travel and conservation efforts.

While ecotourism aims to provide economic benefits to local communities, it prioritizes environmental conservation and cultural preservation over profit maximization.

Ecotourism encompasses a holistic approach to sustainable tourism development, combining environmental conservation, responsible travel, and economic benefits for local communities.

While adventure sports can be enjoyed in natural settings, they are not typically considered ecotourism activities due to their potential negative impacts on the environment.

Local communities play a crucial role in ecotourism development by providing services and products, participating in decision-making, and benefiting economically from tourism activities.

Tourists can contribute to sustainable ecotourism by choosing responsible tour operators, respecting local cultures, minimizing their environmental impact, and supporting local businesses.

Ecotourism development faces challenges such as infrastructure limitations, balancing economic growth with conservation, managing tourism impacts on local communities, and ensuring the involvement of local stakeholders.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the leading international organization responsible for promoting responsible, sustainable, and accessible tourism development.

The term 'tourism footprint' refers to the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and local communities, including pollution, resource depletion, and cultural disruption.

Ecotourism aims to minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities, so increased pollution and environmental degradation are not benefits of ecotourism for local communities.

Carrying capacity in ecotourism refers to the maximum number of tourists an area can accommodate without causing environmental damage or disrupting local communities.

Green Globe, Fair Trade Tourism, and EarthCheck are examples of sustainable ecotourism certifications that evaluate and recognize tourism businesses that meet specific environmental and social criteria.

Ecotourism can contribute to biodiversity conservation by providing economic incentives for local communities, raising awareness about conservation, and promoting responsible tourism practices.

Education and awareness play a crucial role in promoting sustainable ecotourism by informing tourists, local communities, and tourism businesses about responsible travel practices, conservation efforts, and the importance of preserving natural and cultural heritage.

Ecotourism can contribute to the economic development of rural areas by creating jobs, promoting local products and services, attracting investment, and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods.