Ecotravel

Ecotravel

Ecotravel offers an alternative to the negative effects of mass tourism by helping to conserve fragile ecosystems, support endangered species and habitats, preserve indigenous cultures and develop sustainable local economies.

Travelling while being environmentally aware is both a rewarding and enriching experience. It gives you the opportunity to have a positive impact on other people and places; it also allows you to broaden your horizons and return home with a sense of personal achievement and fulfilment.

Help Protect the Earth

You can be an ecotraveller wherever you are by taking the following steps:

Make a difference

By looking at the alternatives and making informed travel choices, you can minimise your impact and positively contribute to the people and places that you visit.

Environmental Impacts

Mass tourism as a global industry has had devastating effects on the environment, including the destruction of natural beaches, coral reefs, coastlines, forests and the homes of endangered animals, due to overbuilding and irresponsible development.

As a young independent traveller you can help to prevent these negative impacts, by choosing businesses, services, tour operators and accommodation that are environmentally friendly and understand the value of preserving of the Earth's natural resources.

Cultural Impacts

If indigenous cultures start to rely on foreign support and financial aid from tourists and foreign companies, their traditional methods of survival and heritage could disappear forever.

By supporting cultural events and traditions, you can encourage local people to take pride in their cultural heritage and enable traditions to be preserved or resurrected.

Economic Impacts

For many countries, tourism-related income is vital. However, it is important that you spend your money in the right ways to encourage and support the diversity these countries offer.

When you travel, spend your money on locally owned businesses, products and services to enable them to continue to support themselves and compete with foreign companies.

If you are interested in finding out more about ecotravel, check out the following links: