COMPONENTS OF ECOTOURISM

•Natural-based Component

•Sustainability Component

•Educational Component
COMPONENTS OF ECOTOURISM
Natural-based Component
-based on the biological, physical and
cultural features both in protected and non-
protected environments, in which the
sustainability and or conservation elements
should signify its practices.
Activities of Ecotourism in a Natural Setting

1.Activities dependent on nature

2.Activities enhanced by nature

3.Activities where the natural setting is

incidental
COMPONENTS OF ECOTOURISM
Sustainability Component
- growth that brings benefits to
people without damaging resources for future
generations.(Gunn, 1994)
COMPONENTS OF ECOTOURISM
Educational Component
- appeals to people who wish to
interact with environment and, to varying
degrees, develop their knowledge,
comprehension and appreciation.
ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

•IMPACTS PERPECTIVE

•MARKETING PERSPECTIVE

•DEMARKETING PERPECTIVE

•PRACTITIONER’S PERSPECTIVE
ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

•IMPACTS PERPECTIVE
ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The impacts of ecotourism, or any economic activity, can be classified
into three categories: direct, indirect and induced.

Direct impacts are those arising directly from tourist spending.

Indirect impacts are those such as when a restaurant is purchasing

supplies in order to cater to tourist.

Induced impacts are those such as when employee who works in a

restaurant buys goods and services from wages earned.
ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

•IMPACTS PERPECTIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

•IMPACTS PERPECTIVE
SOCIAL IMPACTS