ISSN: 2776-0960
Volume 4, Issue 2 Feb., 2023
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such as a national park or a nature preserve to learn about the natural
environment and,
in some cases, to volunteer on environmental protection
projects.
Ecotourists
Ecotourists seek out accommodations that follow
environmentally friendly
practices such as using renewable resources and recycling. Eco- tourists look for
hotels and tour companies that hire mainly local staff,
keeping tourist dollars
within the local economy. Ecotourists might choose to join a bicycling or walking
tour rather than a bus tour that adds to air pollution and allows tourists to see
the local area only through a barrier of glass windows.
Cruise ships are among the largest offenders in the tourism sector for
environmental damage, hence ecotourists frequently avoid them.
Huge cruise
ships damage the seas they travel through with gasoline from their engines,
emitting significant amounts of toxic fumes into the air. Due to the large number
of passengers on board, loads of waste and wastewater are produced, which is
frequently discharged into the ocean. Additionally, cruise ships harm sensitive
ecosystems and coral reefs in the vicinity of where they sail. Some cruise lines
are increasingly attempting to be more eco-friendly, maybe in part because to
the rising popularity of ecotourism. These efforts include recycling wastes and
using fuel more efficiently. Vacationers who are interested in ecotourism and
still get pleasure from cruises can travel with cruise companies that follow these
practices.Because of the
growing interest in ecotourism, many companies
advertise themselves as ecotourism companies. especially those that offer trips
to remote,
natural areas, the type of destination that eco- tourists favor.
Travelers need to be wary and do their research care- fully. Not all of these
companies follow the principles of ecotourism. Some are simply trying to take
advantage of the current interest in this type of travel. The positive side of this,
however, is that it may actually be an indication that the movement is gaining in
popularity.
