Esprit Nomade refuses to take more than 50 hikers on its excursions "because we're trying to do
eco-tourism responsibly," says Ghorayeb.
The Worldwatch Institute, a US green group, defines
eco-tourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people".
Mr Looseyia was at the November event in London to help promote the Maasai culture as part of an
eco-tourism venture with Earth Travel Africa Ltd.
Eco-tourism is loosely defined as a "holistic approach to travel" that supports local economies while not disturbing the natural environment.
He said the proposed Nangaramoan
Eco-Tourism Park, to be situated in between the Pozo Robio and Aguib beaches, is expected to cater to local tourists and foreign backpackers.
Villaconzoilo Agri and
Eco-Tourism Farm is one of the top producers of high-value crops in Leyte province.
The state governments can take advantage of the forest reserves by promoting
eco-tourism and finding other avenues for generating revenue without having to depend on forest products, he said during the Minister's Question Time in the House.
Two motorcycle riders died in a road accident along the
eco-tourism road here Sunday afternoon, police said.
Referring to the fact that Azerbaijani tourists visit Iran for medical care and visiting Iranian religious sites, Monesan urged for improvement of
eco-tourism between the two countries.
'We wish to benefit from the experiences of other countries in promoting
eco-tourism. Our staff attended
eco-tourism workshops and training programmes to understand the various aspects of the initiative,' said an official from MECA.
It also stems in part from a recent altercation between a villager who tried to resist a timber confiscation and environmental rangers accompanied by Ben Davis, who operates an
eco-tourism business inside the sanctuary and conducts forest patrols.