Eco-Tourism, eco travel, eco-lodges and just generally being "eco" have become popular tourism sales pitches. What is true ecotourism? What defines an eco-lodge or an ecological company? How is the surrounding community involved? And finally, is ecotourism such a great thing anyways.
The pros and cons of eco travel
In order to truly understand Eco-Tourism and all of it's attendant pros and cons it is necessary to do some background research. This page offers an introduction to the topic along with several links to more detailed information. The basic definitions below have been adapted and clarified from commonly used travel industry lingo. Some of the links are to articles that help further define ecotourism, some promoting, some critical, but all are thought provocative and informative.
Responsible traveler's purchasing power
The goal of this section of Untamed Path's website is neither to sell nor devalue Eco-Tourism but rather to explore it as a concept and to help create better-informed travelers who ask lots of questions before, during and after their trip. Well informed travelers choose their guides, travel companies and lodges from a position of knowledge. This purchasing power can be the driving force behind positive or negative impacts on the places we vis
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