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cotourism refers to a form of a sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area where community
participation, protection and management of natural resources, culture and indigenous knowledge and practices, environmental education and ethics as well as economic benefits are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors.
Ecotourism is a concept that provides a “win-win” situation especially in protected areas and natural destinations that may be sensitive to human impacts. Over the years there has been much confusion over the concept that several places are being promoted for ecotourism despite that fact that they are not practicing or demonstrating sustainable principles. Understanding these principles is part of the responsibility of proponents who wish to engage in ecotourism related projects.
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