Growing environmental consciousness is primarily responsible for the expansion of the ecotourism business. Furthermore, increased traveler interest in tropical ecology, ethnobotany, primate ecology, and ancient civilization archeology has aided the growth of the worldwide ecotourism market. The growing availability of environmentally friendly tourist accommodations has aided the rise of the ecotourism business. The global ecotourism market is also analyzed on the basis of its prospects and future growth rate. 

The global market of ecotourism seems to be at its height according to the article. All the buzz in the air is creating more and more people interested in traveling in an eco-friendly manner. The market also seems to be very well researched with it being segmented on the basis of type of traveler. The growing propensity of people towards eco travel to experience foreign culture is exactly what is needed for the ecotourism industry to grow.

Travel and sustainability are together a controversial duo. They are an unexpected couple who are always in conflict. To become an Ecotourist in 2022 there are a few steps taken to be all the more eco friendly. First, research travel companies that market themselves as eco friendly. Ask yourself questions to see if the company is reliable as well. Second, Opt for green transit! If you have the option of walking or cycling and the weather permits, do it before renting a car or hailing a cab. Lastly, experiences that include interaction with wild or captive animals should be avoided.

This article is a great introduction to ecotourism. The article doesn’t feel too demanding and steps to become an ecotourist are reasonable and somewhat straightforward. Many have contended that ecotourism is, by definition, an oxymoron. It becomes more difficult to minimize the cultural and environmental repercussions of tourism, whether eco or not, as a location grows more popular. However, as this article shows, the more we learn to travel with awareness, temperance, and respect the more we can reap the benefits of responsible ecotourism.

Jadine Yarde (CEO of Nevis Tourism Authority) was fed up with city life and decided to go to the Caribbean, a location she and her family adore. Yarde now runs a city in the Caribbean named Nevis, which is a city with no stoplights or fast-food restaurants on the island, it’s a spot where you can relax and not feel like a stranger. Nevis also isn’t overrun by crowds and boasting. She is a walking billboard for promoting Caribbean ecotourism, having lived in the Caribbean for eight years, two of which were with the NTA. She has no regrets about taking the risk. 

Jadine Yarde is a brave person who takes chances in order to help a future generation. This is exactly the type of people the world needs at this pressing time. If others can follow in her footsteps and learn from her mistakes, perhaps future generations will live in a cleaner world. While the individuals who have these experiences may not make the front headlines in major news articles, they are exactly what the globe needs to get people talking about a new form of traveling: ecotourism.

12 sustainable destinations to visit in 2022 all over the world have one thing in common, they are all eco-friendly. These countries are making the world a better place while welcoming us with open arms to explore them in an environmentally sustainable manner. The destinations may not provide a direct solution to solve climate change but they serve as a stepping stone to what our world would look like if we became more environmentally conscious. 

The 12 destinations the article talks about are not only eco-friendly and sustainable but also look beautiful and once in a lifetime experiences. In my experience traveling to a place that feels natural and more untouched by humans makes me feel most at peace and away from distractions at home. Also, taking long-haul flights may not seem like a quick method to address the climate crisis, but if you’re going to travel anyway, why not make it more environmentally conscious?

America’s Top Ecotourism Destination For 2021. July 07, 2021. Rave Reviews. Date accessed August 04, 2021. From https://www.ravereviews.org/travel/americas-best-ecotourism-destinations/. 

North America is a region of enormous natural beauty and ecological diversity. It is so beautiful and diverse, in fact, that songs have been created for it. The rapidly expanding ecotourism industry contributes to the preservation of these fragile and beautiful natural places before they are lost forever. The question the article asks is, “But how can ecotourists see America’s best ecotourism destinations while minimizing the impact of their visit?” Well in an example drawn from the article, in Half Moon Bay California, an ecotourist can find its way around by exploring beaches, walking trails, and four nearby state parks.

This article provides different examples of areas in different states where travelers can find themselves being eco-frienly to the communities around them. I believe this article is a very beneficial guide to those looking to travel to certain places while also sustaining their destinations’ resources and environmental needs.

The Future of Travel 2021 – Ecotourism-World. January 28, 2021. Ecotourism. Date accessed August 04, 2021. From https://ecotourism-world.com/the-future-of-travel-2021/ .

The future of travel is ecotourism. Until recently, external problems haven’t affected travel, however, we can see now transit majorly affects commonly known destinations. Covid-19 put a halt to sightseeing, but with tourists looking to travel the world once again it is a smart idea get travelers thinking about the safest way to navigate foreign areas. Finding that best way to travel involves supporting the wildlife, nature, and the community of the destination. At a time like this, it is nice to see travelers desirable perspective to how their trip will affect local communities is increasing. 

As more and more people start to travel again that danger increases for those environments being traveled to. I believe in order to create a safe future for travel we might need to take precautions to the extreme, and limit how many people can be in a certain endangered area at once. Local communities and environments have a hard time adapting to a large amount of tourists. It is nearly impossible to contain a mass amount of tourists who are hungry to discover a new place. 

Sustainable Travel & Ecotourism in the USA: Frommer’s. June 08 2021. Sustainable Travel & Ecotourism in USA | Frommer’s. Date accessed August 04, 2021. From https://www.frommers.com/destinations/usa/planning-a-trip/sustainable-travel–ecotourism .

TIES, or the International Ecotourism Society, explains ecotourism as a controlled way for tourists to travel to natural areas that conserve the environment while not disrupting the livelihoods of local people. TIES lists principles on which someone may obey to become an ecotourist. Some of those principles include, “Minimize environmental impact,”, “Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect,”, or even, “Provide direct financial benefits for conservation and for local people.” Travel affects much more than people might think and creating a safe environment surrounding tourist travel is highly important to environmentalism.

In general, these ideas lead back to ecotourism, which is focused on reducing impacts on the natural environment. Environmentalism has to do with everything concerning the environment, ecotourism is that gateway bridging travel and environmental awareness. I believe travel towards places unknown can be one of the most threatening causes for damages to an environment. 

Ecotourism in the USA (& Where You Should Go Next) May 19 2021. Wakeful Travel. Date accessed August 04, 2021. From https://www.wakefultravel.com/blogs/journal/ecotourism-in-the-usa-where-you-should-go-next. 

The United States is not known to be a front runner in practicing ecotourism. Ecotourism is more associated with remote countries like Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, Madagascar, and Kenya, whereas the U.S having more urban areas, less people know about the impacts of traveling. The United States in fact, has just as much need for ecotourism, having multiple endangered species and beautiful scenery throughout the country. The article also informs how one can practice ecotourism in the U.S, by “Booking wildlife trips with small, locally owned tour operators.”

I agree with the ideas brought up in the article. This informational article talks about some useful tips to be an ecotourist in the United States while also providing a guide to how a traveler can support ecotourism in the U.S. The guide’s tips consist of ideas on how to support and learn about the environment, which can be a useful handbook for future tourists. 

The Best Destinations for Ecotourism in the US. February 03, 2021. Culture Trip. Date accessed August 04, 2021. From https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/articles/the-best-destinations-for-ecotourism-in-the-us/.

Ecotourism allows people to visit some of the world’s most amazing sites without harming what makes them so unique in the first place. You can travel to places that practice ecotourism using five different approaches. Those five methods places may use are conservation, alternative energy, sustainable practices, awareness and environmentally sound methods. Alaska is leading the way in eco-friendly tourism. Throughout Alaska, ecotourism operators offer ecotours around Alaskas hundreds of national state parks. Another example of a state that practices this ecotourism is Hawaii that provides multiple eco-friendly beach activities such as surfing and scuba diving.

A huge part of environmentalism is how humans impact the environment. Tourists that travel the world affect the environment they travel to. In the article it talks about specific states and how they practice ecotourism to sustain the people traveling there, while keeping their wildlife and nature protected. I believe that the article is a useful way to show what states are doing right to protect their environment and its needs.