Ecotourism

Question 1

How does Goodwin (1996) argue ecotourism help biodiversity?

Answer 1

Low impact nature tourism:
- Contributes to maintainence of species and habitats through conservation and/or providing revenue to local community
(money & practical contribution)

Question 2

Who is the father of ecotourism?

Answer 2

Hector Caballos (president of Pronatura)

Question 3

Define Ecotourism

Answer 3

tourism directed towards exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

Question 4

What are some benefits of ecotourism?

Answer 4

economic value/ returns
education
cultural awareness
scientific research
practical projects (school development, wells, teaching, farming etc)
Greater respect for nature/ biodiversity
Entertainment

Question 5

What are some disadvantages/ risks of ecotourism?

Answer 5

Local opposition
Degradation 
Short lived economic activity (seasonal?)
Ignorance of visitors
Cultural appropriation 
Exploitation

Question 6

What segments of the world economy are fastest growing?

Answer 6

Tourism

Question 7

What were Uganda’s 3 largest earners in the 1960s and 1970s?

Answer 7

• Tourism
• Coffee
• Cotton

Question 8

How does ecotourism help the local economy?

Answer 8

Job generator
tax revenue
funds hospitality

Question 9

from 1950 to 1996, how much did global tourism rise?

Answer 9

from $2.1 Billion to $425 Billion