What is eco-travel?
Eco-travel is responsible low-impact travel which is sensitive to the environment and local cultures. Its purpose is to sustain the well-being of local people and prevent damage to natural ecosystems whilst providing a rich and rewarding experience for the traveller.
Since travel operators can interpret that definition in many ways, and pay lip service to eco-travel principles without actually putting them in practice, travellers should conduct research to make an informed decision when choosing a holiday. For guidance on choosing an eco-tour operator contact:
In the USA
The International Ecotourism Society,
733 15th Street, NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: 202-347-9203
Fax: 202-387-7915
E-mail: ecomail@ecotourism.org
Web: www.ecotourism.org
In the UK
Tourism Concern,
Stapleton House,
277 - 281 Holloway Road,
London, N7 8HN.
Tel: 020 7133 3800
E-mail: info@tourismconcern.org.uk
Web: www.tourismconcern.org.uk
