ECO TOURISM LINKS

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.wholetravel.com/beta

Find sustainable accommodations let photos and experiences be your guide.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.sustainabletravelinternational.org/

Promoting responsible travel and ecotourism,
supporting sustainable development,
and helping travelers and travel providers
protect the cultures and environments they visit.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.ecotourism.org/

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)

As the world's oldest and largest ecotourism organization, TIES is committed to promoting the principles of ecotourism and responsible travel. With the goal of uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel, TIES serves its members in over 90 countries, as the global source of knowledge and advocacy in ecotourism.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.seacology.org/travel/?gclid=CLPupPK_7ZYCFQ4ZewodfwyTqw

Seacology expeditions are one-of-a-kind ecotourism adventures which bring our supporters face-to-face with the island habitats that our projects protect and the island communities that we work closely with. Our expeditions combine land- and sea-based activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking with fascinating visits to Seacology project sites.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.ecotour.org/xp/ecotour/

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.ecotourdirectory.com/ecotourism/future_forests.php

Reduce your Carbon Footprint - Offsetting your Flight

As users of our site you already have an interest/awareness in choosing a holiday that causes minimal negative impacts to the environment of the destination.

However, every flight you take produces carbon dioxide (as well as other gases). We want to encourage you to fulfil your eco-principles (by reducing your carbon footprint) before you even arrive at your destination.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.ecotourdirectory.com/

It says here:

Our directory currently contains 86 eco holiday agents, tour operators and eco accommodation providers to help plan your next day trip, weekend break or trip of a lifetime. Between them all they can provide hundreds of responsible & ecotourism holiday options to inspire you.

obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/responsible.html

A good slide presentation on responsible tourism

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obmar · Site Admin Joined: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 5681

According to the recently tabled Eighth Malaysia Plan 2001-2005 (8MP),

"Eco-tourism, agro-tourism and rural tourism have the potential to re-
generate the rural economy, consistent with the policy of widerdistribution
of the benefits of the tourism industry".