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.