Prepared by Kurtz Lyle Mira Borata

What is Ecotourism?
Ecotourism is: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. (TIES, 1990)

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Who is Eco-tourist?
Ecotourism appeals to a wide range of travelers, of all ages and interests. Travelers who choose ecotourism are responsible consumers interested in social, economic and environmental sustainability.

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Who is Eco-tourist?
Seeking authentic local experiences and opportunities to give back to the communities they visit. Increasingly, eco-tourists are also seeking to minimize the carbon footprint of their travel, traveling with climate in mind by planning wisely and choosing consciously.

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Characteristics of Ecotourism
Involves travel to natural destinations Minimizes impact Builds environmental awareness Provides direct financial benefits for conservation Provides financial benefits and empowerment for local people Respects local culture Supports human rights and democratic movements

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Evolution of Ecotourism
Ecotourism first grew out of the global environmental movement in the late 1970s. More recently, ecotourism has helped to spawn a variety of new terms, such as sustainable tourism, pro-poor tourism, and responsible tourism.

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Evolution of Ecotourism
An important trend within the development of sustainable tourism is initiatives to mainstream sustainability within travel and tourism, by taking the principles and good practices of ecotourism and applying them to wider swath of the market.

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Significance of Ecotourism
Ecotourism provides effective economic incentives for conserving and enhancing biocultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet. By increasing capacity building opportunities, ecotourism is also an effective vehicle for empowering local communities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable development.
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Negative Impacts of Ecotourism

Source of conflict over control of land, resources, and tourism profits. Environmental degradation. Disturbance to the Nature s Fauna & Flora. Threats to indigenous cultures. Displacement of people.

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PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM

Philippines Ecotourism
Local Projects
Philippine Raptors Conservation Program Tamaraw Conservation Program Crocodile Farming Institute Calauit Game Preserve and Bird Sanctuary Project Pawikan Conservation Program Caves Management and Conservation Program Dalaw Turo Outreach Program

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PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM

IFUGAO RICE TERRACES

SUMAGUIG CAVE

BALBALASANG NATIONAL PARK

HANGING COFFINS

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National Capital Region

LA MESA ECO-PARK

LAS PINAS/PARANAQUE CRITICAL HABITAT

NINOY AQUINO PARKS AND NATURES CENTER

PASIG RAINFOREST PARK

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REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)

HUNDRED ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

LA UNION BOTANICAL GARDEN

LA UNION SURFING

VIGAN HERITAGE VILLAGE KLMB 2011

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CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION

IMUGAN WATERFALLS

MT. IRAYA

CAPISAAN CAVE

GOVERNOR RAPIDS KLMB 2011

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REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON)

Mt. Pinatubo
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SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGION

MT. GUITING GUITING PARK

EL NIDO MARINE RESERVE

TAAL VOLCANO ISLAND

PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRENEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK

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Bicol Region

Mayon Volcano KLMB 2011

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WESTERN VISAYAS

MT. KANLAON NATURAL PARK KLMB 2011

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CENTRAL VISAYAS REGION

OLANGO ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

CAMBUHAT RIVER AND VILLAGE TOUR

MALAPASCUA ISLAND

SIMPLY BUTTERFLIES CONSERVATION CENTER

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EASTERN VISAYAS

CALBIGA CAVES PROTECTED LANDSCAPE

BIRI-LAROSA PROTECTED

LAKE DANAO NATURAL PARK

ULOT RIVER

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REGION X

GARDEN OF MALASAG ECO-TOURISM VILLAGE

MACAHAMBUS ADVENTURE PARK

WHITE WATER RAFTING (CDO)

MIS. OCC. AQUAMARINE PARK

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DAVAO REGION

MOUNT APO

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SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO REGION

KIWA ADVENTURE PARK

NEW- ISRAEL ECO-PARK

LAKE HOLON/MT. PARKER

SEVEN WATERFALLS

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CARAGA REGION

SIARGAO ISLAND

LAKE MAINIT

AGUSAN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

DINAGAT ISLANDS

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WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS

WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
COSTA RICA

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The United Kingdom

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Western United States: The Wild West

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BRAZIL

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The Caribbean

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PERU

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INDIA

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MEXICO

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OREGON, USA

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AFRICA

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SCANDINAVIA

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Why should I become involved in ecotourism?

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Why should I become involved in ecotourism?

Accdg. to TIES, Ecotourism is a tool that provides opportunities - a financially viable tool that provides sustainable solutions to economic challenges and conservation needs of local people; an alternative means of supporting rural economies to help revitalize and sustain local heritage; and a marketlinked force connecting and empowering stakeholders.
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