Summary

"Ecotourism, an alternative to development for everyone"

Through this webquest, you have learned all about ecotourism: what it is, what it is not, where ecotourism is popular, and what types of activities are considered ecotouristic. You have even learned some tips on how to be a responsible ecotourist! Nevertheless, you have only scratched the surface of the magnitude of ecotourism and its increasing impact upon our global society. Each of the countries that you have studied make various and significant contributions to the preservation of our environment through their ecotouristic practices.

The jury is still out on whether ecotourism is a viable, profitable, and mutually beneficial way to protect nature while improving the quality of life of the people in these areas. I hope that through your research you have formed your own opinion on this issue.

If you are interested in learning more about ecotourism throughout the world, you should visit the following links:

The International Ecotourism Society
http://www.ecotourism.org
The official site for international ecotourism.

Conservation International
http://www.ecotour.org/xp/ecotour/
Provides up to date news on ecotourism and a list of popular destinations.

Magical Kenya
http://www.magicalkenya.com
Kenya's premier ecotourism website.

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Summary