News
Ecotourism growing
15 May 2007
Ecotourism is a growing market and the International Ecotourism Society (Ties) has named a number of destinations as world leaders.
During a conference in Oslo, Norway, Ties' executive director David Sollitt pinpointed Australia and Costa Rica as 'great examples' of ecotourism being a successful business.
He also highlighted the beach resorts of Thailand and the jungle lodges of Kenya as good examples of environmentally-conscious tourism.
However, Ties is keen to see the good example, set by the destinations mentioned, maintained and followed by other regions.
'A critical element is to have follow-up,' said Kelly Bricker, chairwoman of the Ties board. 'Even with some certification program, there has to be check-ups by people who understand the criteria.'
She praised Australia and Costa Rica for implementing certification schemes and warned that without these types of projects, eco sites may suffer from being allowed to slip into disrepair.
Click here to plan and book flights, hotels, city breaks, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
© Adfero Ltd
During a conference in Oslo, Norway, Ties' executive director David Sollitt pinpointed Australia and Costa Rica as 'great examples' of ecotourism being a successful business.
He also highlighted the beach resorts of Thailand and the jungle lodges of Kenya as good examples of environmentally-conscious tourism.
However, Ties is keen to see the good example, set by the destinations mentioned, maintained and followed by other regions.
'A critical element is to have follow-up,' said Kelly Bricker, chairwoman of the Ties board. 'Even with some certification program, there has to be check-ups by people who understand the criteria.'
She praised Australia and Costa Rica for implementing certification schemes and warned that without these types of projects, eco sites may suffer from being allowed to slip into disrepair.
Click here to plan and book flights, hotels, city breaks, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
© Adfero Ltd
 |  |
Related stories
02 December 2008
- Rough Guides rounds up 'best experiences of 2009' >
01 December 2008
- Dominican Republic celebrates golf tourism award >
27 November 2008
- Another travel award for New Zealand >
20 November 2008
- European destinations 'to benefit' during credit crunch >
22 October 2008
- Travellers show interest in mid and long-haul >
20 October 2008
- Sydney wins second 2008 travel award >
- Rough Guides rounds up 'best experiences of 2009' >
01 December 2008
- Dominican Republic celebrates golf tourism award >
27 November 2008
- Another travel award for New Zealand >
20 November 2008
- European destinations 'to benefit' during credit crunch >
22 October 2008
- Travellers show interest in mid and long-haul >
20 October 2008
- Sydney wins second 2008 travel award >
