Benefits of Ecotourism

Ecotourism can return as much as 95% to the local economy.
Helps the environment to thrive into the future.
It is a good way of helping local people to have a better life in LEDCs
Nature tourists bring with them money to spend, money that creates jobs and incomes for households and communities in and around national parks and other protected areas.
The projects create jobs locally, reducing the need for young people to leave home to look for work in the cities
Ecotourism also brings a better standard of living through improved facilities, such as clinics, drinkable water sources, new roads and electricity.
Ecotourism helps create a better appreciation of the world's natural resources, such as landscapes, wildlife and coral reefs. This stimulates a desire to protect the natural environment through the creation of national parks, wildlife preserves and marine parks.
Home stays and eco-lodges allow visitors to experience local lifestyles and customs first-hand, and this interest helps to preserve the region's heritage.

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