Dana is a jetsetter and aspiring world traveller who has explored more than 45 countries. She believes that continuous learning and new experiences are key to growth and living life to the fullest.
Ecotourism – Not Just A Trend
As the world comes together in the fight for climate change, human rights, improving food industry standards, and more…we want to ask, what can travellers do to help? Ecotourism. As per the International Ecotourism Society in 1990, ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. Ecotourism focuses on ecological conservation, responsible travel, and educating travellers on their destination’s local environment. By stressing renewable energy, recycling, protecting the natural land, and improving waste management, ecotourism helps sustain the environment and conserve natural resources, benefiting the local inhabitants as well as visiting travellers. With an emphasis on understanding local customs and natural history, ecotourism helps travellers learn about tradition, culture, and ecosystems while engaging in adventures that provide employment to locals. Ecotourist travel shows respect to nature by not contributing to the degradation of the environment. Ecotourism helps travellers learn about sustainability…
