Ecotourism

Ecotourism is an ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation. In Australia, where ecologically sustainable development is placed high on the political agenda, a growing number of government agencies, protected area management authorities, and conservation groups are committed to promoting nature-based tourism and ecotourism. Tourism is a major economic activity in Australia and is widely recognized as the fastest growing segment of …

…challenges still lie ahead in promoting ecotourism. A more logical approach to this issue would be to build more rubbish bins around particular hot spots and stabilize the development of hotels, instead of just building more and more every year in order to receive profit in terms of economic benefits. Only time will tell whether current tourism management, public/private partnerships, and marketing schemes are enough to protect the precious resources of the particular area.