Ecotourism Assignment - Yr 7 Geography

 

How can we design a tour or resort for ecotourists which will not destroy the natural beauty that attracts these tourists?

You are a consultant to a tourist company. Your brief is to design a tour and/or accomodation in an Australian World Heritage Wilderness Area such The Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu, Fraser Island, Franklin River, Cradle Mountain etc (any of Australia's World Heritage Areas would be suitable), which will appeal to tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the area with minimal impact to its ecosystem.

Ecotourism*

  • Contributes to conservation of biodiversity.
  • Sustains the well being of local people.
  • Includes an interpretation / learning experience.
  • Involves responsible action on the part of tourists and the tourism industry.
  • Is delivered primarily to small groups by small-scale businesses.
  • Requires the lowest possible consumption of nonrenewable resources.
  • Stresses local participation, ownership and business opportunities, particularly for rural people.

*From United Nations Environmental Programme Ecotourism Page

 

 

 

 


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