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The International Ecotourism Society -
Learn more about The International Year of Ecotourism and the guidelines that distinguish ecotourism from traditional travel. Various resources available at the site, including information on membership in TIES, as well as finding eco-freindly hotels, lodges, and tour operators.
Explore the World and Make a Deference -
A showcase of special trips offered by members of the International Ecotourism Society.
Help Promote Sustainable Tourism -
Worldsurface.com is a global community working to promote and develop sustainable tourism. Thousands of travelers, travel guides and tour operators share information to ensure that you have the best trip possible and the communities you visit really benefit from your presence.
The Ethical Traveler -
Veteran travel writer Jeff Greenwald has created this site to promote awareness of human rights and environmental issues in certain areas of the world and suggests boycotts of the most egregious offenders. The also includes a comprehensive reference section of the nations of the world.
The Ecotourism Observer-
Also sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society, this site offers consumers information and resources for discovering the advantages and rewards of eco-travel.
International Expeditions -
A eco-tour operator whose stated goal is "to stimulate an interest in, develop an understanding of, and create an appreciation for the great natural wonders of our earth."
Horizontes -
A premier ecotour operator in Costa Rica.
Naturalist.com -
News and information about a range of topics relating to nature including ecotourism.
Natural Habitat Adventures -
Offers eco tours and expeditions throughout the world.
The International Ecotourism Society Ecotourist Membership Application - Membership includes the Ecotourist Travel Club, the monthly ezine The Observer, a first look at special ecotourist travel deals, and the quarterly TIES newsletter. Cost is $35US per year.
The Ecotourist Travel Club -
Sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society.
The Institute for Policy Studies' Ecotourism and Sustainable Development Project Detailed information on the development of standards and practices for sustainable ecotourism
Source:E magazine, July-August 2002 |
