Eco-Tourism

Fact: Eco-tourism can attract business while preserving natural homelands.

Fact: Eco-tourism is not new but has become a growth area of the travel industry.

Fact: Butterfly watchers are common eco-tourists in developing countries like Mexico.  Butterflies help the economy and earth by pollinating both crops and wild plants.

Fact: The tourism industry is one of the top 3 employers in the United States.

Fact: Tourism is a major contributor to the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The above facts are provided by "Da Green Show: Episode Beta 0.81" featuring Amy Neal from Center for Cultural Interchange.

Research Links

"Gray Whale," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008

"Rain Forest," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008

“SIC 7999 Amusement and Recreation Services,” Highbeam Encyclopedia

“Ecotourism Frequently Asked Questions: Learn About a Growing Segment of the Tourism Industry,” Associated Content

“Definitions and Principles: Ecotourism is:,” The International Ecotourism Society

“Who Gains the Most from Voluntourism?”, DivineCaroline.com

“The Complete Guide to Volunteer Tourism,” Brave New Traveler

“Tourism, Ecotourism, and Protected Areas,” Google Books