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is ideal for
ecotourism development
because of its outstanding
natural and cultural assets.
Philippines
Benefits and cost of ecotourism
- Revenue Generation
- Local Employment
- Environmental Conservation
- Environmental Awareness
- Appreciation of Local Culture
- Opportunities for inclusion of women and
Indigenous Communities in Decision-Makin
4 Poor execution of ecotourism
Environmental
degradation
Inflation
Crowding , Conflicts
Loss of Cultural Values
Notable Ecotourism Sites
in Philippines
CORDILLA RICE TERRACES
PUERTO PRINSESSA UNDERGROUND RIVER
AGUSAN MARCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
MAYON VOLCANO
DONSOL WHALE SHARKS
OLANGO ISLANDS FOR THE MIGRATORY BIRDS
In what year Ecotourism became popular with
growing strength of the environmental movements.
1960, 1970,1980
the dimensions of equity,
local empowerment, respect for different culture, and human rights
into the ecotourism discourse.
1990 –International Ecotourism Society
existence of the ecotourism since 18th century.
In the United States 1872 and Canada in 1885
In what year Ecotourism was coined by Claus-Dieter Hetzer
1965
an
academic and adventurer from forum International in Berkeley.
Claus Dieter Hetzer
In what year The concept of ecotourism was introduced
1992
In what year The first meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers held in the Philippines
1998
• The organizational structure for the development of
ecotourism in the Philippines was formed, with the issuance
of the EO 111 series of 1999 by Pres. Joseph Estrada.
• Provided the legal basis formulation of the National
Ecotourism Strategy (NES) which was formally launched
during the second national ecotourism congress in Tacloban
city in April 2002.
June 17, 1999
First national ecotourism Congress in Bohol which defined
ecotourism and its role in promotion of sustainable
development and environment.
October 1999
• National Ecotourism Planning workshop was held at Clark Airbase
Pampanga which was attended by 85 members of EO 111 bodies.
• Discussed the elements of proposals of NES based on the issues
identified by tourism stakeholders in the regional workshops.
November 2001
National Ecotourism Strategy (NES) provides an integrated plan for
ecotourism development in the Philippines.
NES formulated in consultation with concerned stakeholders, such as
environment and tourism sectors, indigenous peoples, and local
communities.
NES aims to diversify the Philippine tourism product mix, spread
tourism benefits to rural areas for employment generation and poverty
alleviation and achieve sustainability of the tourism industry.
2002
aims to provides the economic rationale
for the conservation of national and cultural sites, encourage wholesome styles
of recreation in outdoor environments
National Ecotourism strategy (NES)
is a special place in ecotourism which states
its objectives to “develop responsible tourism as a strategy for providing
assistance in the determination of ecotourism sites.
RA 9593 – “Tourism Act of 2009”
helps
developed in constructing tourism facilities and infrastructures.
Tourism infrastructure and enterprise zone authority (TIEZA)
Representative from accredited
and non-government organization people’s organization engaged in ecotourism.
Tourism Coordinating Council under 9593
Destination based visit / tours and considered to be small scale
tourism development using local products.
Smith 2008
Tourism that involves relatively undisturbed natural areas with
specific object of studying, and enjoying scenery and its wild plants
and animals.
Ceballos- Lascurain 1983
Responsible travel to nature where the flora, fauna, and cultural
heritage are the primary attractions in a way that conserves the
environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Later, boo 1990
Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the
environment and sustains the well – being of local people.
International Ecotourism
Society 1991
Environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively
undisturbed natural areas in order to enjoy and appreciate nature
International Union for Conservation of Nature 1996 (now
world Conservation Union)
is a form of tourism that aims to minimize environmental impacts and
contributes economic development of local communities.
Drumm and Moore 2002 and 2015
Form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area
where community participation, protection and management of natural
resources.
National Ecotourism Strategy 2002
Ecologically sustainable tourism with primary focus on experiencing
natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding.
Ecotourism Australia (2016)
Ecotourism is at tool for local community development that utilizes various
local resources.
Ecotourism japan 2016
Any project that is orgamnized and designed to promote the observation
and appreciation of nature through the provision of the facilities and
opportunities for visitor education in a manner that fosters community
involvement.
Alampay and libosada (2003)
