1993 what is the definition of ecotourism by the international ecotourism association?

65438-0993 International Ecotourism Association defines ecotourism as a tourism activity with dual responsibilities of protecting the natural environment and maintaining the lives of local people.

Eco-tourism: tourism with unique ecological environment as the main landscape. Refers to the concept of sustainable development, with the premise of protecting the ecological environment, the principle of coordinating the harmonious development between man and nature, relying on a good natural ecological environment and a unique humanistic ecosystem, and adopting an eco-friendly way to carry out ecological experience, ecological education and ecological cognition and obtain physical and mental pleasure.

Detailed introduction:

Eco-tourism was first put forward by Xie Bellows Lascari, a special consultant of IUCN, in 1983. 1990 international ecotourism association defines it as a kind of tourism behavior to protect the environment and improve the welfare of local residents in a certain natural area.

Eco-tourism refers to responsible tourism behavior in a certain natural area. In order to enjoy and appreciate the historical and existing natural and cultural landscapes, this behavior should be carried out without disturbing the natural areas, protecting the ecological environment, reducing the negative impact of tourism and providing beneficial social and economic activities for the local population.