December 28, 2012

Ktka opposes too much emphasis on ecotourism in protected area
http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/ktka-opposes-too-much-emphasisecotourism-in-protected-area/100972/
"Very high emphasis has been given in the 12th Plan on ecotourism in wildlife areas. The word ecotourism has been made almost synonymous with viewing of wildlife. Too much emphasis on ecotourism in wildlife areas may be detrimental to wildlife ...


Gambia: US $50000 Ecotourism Project Launched in Kartong
http://allafrica.com/stories/201212201146.html
The Kombo South village of Kartong's pristine environment and responsible tourism practices has won an ecotourism project. The coastal village is the Gambia's demonstration site for the regional project running in eight other African countries ...


PH committed to promoting ecotourism
http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-philippines/across-the-islands/18713-ph-committed-to-promoting-ecotourism.html
QUEZON CITY (PIA) -- 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 ...


Dave Henderson: Group seeks support for Seneca Depot ecotourism
http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20121217/SPORTS/312170037/Dave-Henderson-Group-seeks-support-Seneca-Depot-ecotourism
The Seneca Depot was built and is still maintained with public money, but there are always plans being pushed for its development. The former military base and arms storage facility in Romulus houses the only herd of truly white deer in the world in ...


NTCA's ecotourism guidelines challenged
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/ntcas-ecotourism-guidelines-challenged/articleshow/17671813.cms
NAGPUR: The Pench Jungle Lodges Federation has challenged the fresh comprehensive ecotourism guidelines issued by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), a statutory body under the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF). The guidelines ...


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 ...


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 ...


Birdy boost for ecotourism
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/12/18/sarawak/12472856&sec=sarawak
KUCHING: Those living in Bako and Santubong are set to benefit from the expected increase in ecotourism activities following the inclusion of Bako-Buntal Bay in the East Asian Australasian Flyway Site Network. According to permanent secretary to the ...