Ecotourism Flashcards
In what year was treated as a panacea to all tourism-related problems in
the destination areas.
1960s
was first defined as ‘traveling to
relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated
natural areas
Ecotourism
the core emphasis could be given to the
natural-based component.
Very weak definition
the core emphasis could be given mainly to the
natural-based component and to a lesser degree
Weak definition
a definition could stress the measurement of
the basis of ecotourism practices in both protected and non- protected
areas,
Strong definition
all three elements should be equally
considered
Very strong definition
An area dedicated primarily to the protection and
enjoyment of natural or cultural heritage
Natural-based component
were
non-mechanically powered
activities such as hiking, diving,
swimming
Kinetic experiences
entail
a strong association with the
destination as a unique
characteristic
Situation-based experience
includes observation of
natural phenomena, for example
bird watching
Substitution or aesthetic experience
There are at least five areas where local people can help
to bring about nature tourism activities
Information Gathering
Consultation
Decision making
Initiating action
evaluation
increases through improved
employment and higher earnings of the local population
Multiplier effect
have to be the
foundation and this should aim to include the local
community and both domestic and international
travelers
Education and interpretation
are those
arising directly from tourist
spending
Direct impacts
are those
such as when a restaurant is
purchasing supplies in order
to cater to tourist
Indirect impacts
are those
such as when an employee
who works in a restaurant
buy goods and services from
wages earned
Induced impacts
is usually
concentrated in
sensitive and unique
environments.
Ecotourism
4Ps
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
required when an organization wants to
shrink the level of total demand
General demarketing
required when a company wants to
discourage the demand coming from certain customer classes
Selective demarketing
involves the appearance of trying to
discourage demand as a device to actually increase it
Ostensible demarketing
