December 14, 2012

Galway tourism businesses granted global ecotourism recognition
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/57289/galway-tourism-businesses-granted-global-ecotourism-recognition
Internationally recognised certification in Ecotourism standards have been presented to a group of Galway tourism businesses. Athenry based Fidelma Ray of Cycle West Ireland received a Gold award as an 'Ecotourism Operator'. Slieve Aughty Riding ...


Repair of border road to boost agro, ecotourism
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2012/12/10/46037/Repair-of-border-road-to-boost-agro-ecotourism
Santo Domingo.- The Presidency's Provincial Development Commission last weekend began the reconstruction of the Pedernales-Puerto Escondido road, known as the ?International Road,? to boost farm production and trade in the area surrounded by the ...


MoT sanctions Rs 4.40-crore Ecotourism project in Khanapur, Karnataka
http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/mot-sanctions-rs-440crore-ecotourism-project-in-khanapur-karnataka-18661
Keeping the tourism potential of Belagavi (Belgaum) district of Karnataka in view, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India has sanctioned a project, 'Ecotourism Resort in Khanapur Forest area', at Rs 4.40 crore and released a sum of Rs 3.52 ...


Ecotourism in Brazil
http://www.greenerideal.com/science/1128-ecotourism-in-brazil/
Ecotourism is designed to make visiting a destination beneficial to the further conservation of the surrounding area and this can take a number of forms. The area can benefit from financial contributions from tourists allowing the local residents to ...


Ecotourism, last nail in the coffin of biodiversity
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/ecotourism-last-nail-in-the-coffin-of-biodiversity/article4130989.ece
In recent years several State governments have raised the curtains for ecotourism in natural reserves. Obviously, ecotourism gives a chance to people to see plants and animals in their natural habitats and is a source of income to the locals. On top of ...


Trans Sahaydri trek to boost eco-tourism in Sahaydris - Indian Express
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/trans-sahaydri-trek-to-boost-ecotourism-in-sahaydris/1040258/
With an aim to boost eco tourism in the state, Maharashtra Government is launching the Trans Sahayadri trek from this month. The trek routes have been identified to trek across Sahayadris from Kolhapur to Bhimashankar. The objective is to provide ...


Phl committed to promoting ecotourism ? Paje
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1781354763659
6 -- Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said the Philippines remains committed to promoting ecotourism as a means to further economic growth without sacrificing the environment. Paje said the country is one with its neighbors ...


Ecotourism opportunity
http://www.caboolturenews.com.au/news/ecotourism-opportunity/1644901/
FORMER ecotourism operator David Percival wants a cautious approach to development in Bribie Island National Park. The State Government is proposing opening Queensland's network of National Parks to ecotourism operators. It has called for people ...