1993 what is the definition of international tourism ecology association?

"Eco-tourism" is defined as a tourism activity with dual responsibilities of protecting the natural environment and ensuring the lives of local people.

This sentence emphasizes the protection and maintenance of natural resources in the process of tourism, including the protection of wild animals and the protection of natural landscape and ecosystem integrity. At the same time, eco-tourism also pays attention to the support and development of local communities and promotes the employment and economic growth of local people. This form of tourism emphasizes the principle of sustainable development. By providing educational and experiential tourism activities, people's knowledge and understanding of the natural environment can be improved and their awareness of environmental protection can be enhanced.

The goal of ecotourism is to realize the sustainable development of tourism, protect the sustainable utilization of natural resources and improve the quality of life of local communities.