January 18, 2013

Cuba Promotes Ecotourism in Central Province
http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1018201&Itemid=1
16 de enero de 2013, 17:21Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The presence of natural places with rich, well protected wildlife in central Cuba attracts more than 200,000 tourists every year to the tourist destination Jardines del Rey. Tours ...


Eco-Tourism in Europe: How to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
http://www.greenerideal.com/lifestyle/0114-eco-tourism-in-europe-how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-holiday/
While society has made leaps and bounds in recent years when it comes to understanding and protecting the environment through home recycling and the production of low emission cars, we still have a way to go when it comes to travel. Just one long haul ...


UN: Ecotourism Key to Fighting Poverty, Protecting Environment
http://www.caribjournal.com/2013/01/14/un-ecotourism-key-to-fighting-poverty-protecting-environment/
The resolution, ?Promotion of ecotourism for poverty eradication and environment protection?, calls on UN member states to adopt policies that promote ecotourism, due to its ?positive impact on income generation, job creation and education, and thus on ...


City reintroduces Chinese water deer for eco-tourism
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nsp/Metro/2013/01/15/City%2Breintroduces%2BChinese%2Bwater%2Bdeer%2Bfor%2Becotourism/
... in the beginning of our program," said Chen Min, the program initiator and associate professor of the university. Shanghai has established good habitats for wild animals and experts called for reintroduction of Chinese water deer to develop eco ...


Ecotourism: Ethical Operation or Cultural Exploitation?
http://www.theinternational.org/articles/291-ecotourism-ethical-operation-or-cultural
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as ?responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.? Many ecotour operations provide environmentally friendly accommodations, ...


Santol: From 'Marijuana Town' To Ecotourism Haven
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/389369/santol-from-marijuana-town-to-ecotourism-haven
MANILA Philippines --- Santol, La Union, is a small town in the Ilocos Region notorious for its marijuana plantations ? until its leader stood up and exerted efforts, with help from law enforcement agencies, to turn things around for this fourth-class ...


Port St. Lucie, local company benefit from ecotourism effort
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jan/08/port-st-lucie-local-company-benefit-from-effort/
LUCIE ? Affordable ecotourism outings appear to have become a popular entertainment choice ? at least for people enjoying tours provided by one local business. St. Lucie River Princess Boat Co. has had increased bookings during the past three years.


Antarctic Eco-tourism Spiked in Past Decade
http://www.travelvideo.tv/news/antarctica/01-14-2013/antarctic-eco-tourism-spiked-in-past-decade
Antarctic Eco-tourism Spiked in Past Decade. Prime Minister John Key heads to the ice this week to inspect New Zealand's activities, joining more than 50,000 people who now visit the frozen continent every year as part of a surge in 'responsible' tourism.