ECO

SUSTAINABILITY - The ability to maintain environmental and economic balance over time.

TOUR PACKAGING - Designing a full itinerary with services

ECO TOUR GUIDE - One who informs and manages eco-visitors

LICENSED TOUR GUIDE - A person with legal authority to guide tourists

SUDTAINABLE TOURISM - Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while

protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future, focusing on long-term environmental, socio-

cultural, and economic sustainability.

HOME BASED TRAVEL AGENT - A person who organizes and sells travel from their home.

ECOTOURISM - Combines travel with environmental awareness

LODGING PARTNERS - Accommodation collaborators for Eco tours

ECOTOURISM - A form of responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains

the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS - Forests, mountains, waterfalls, coral reefs

MARKET RESEARCH - Study of customer preferences and trends

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) - An organization promoting responsible and sustainable

tourism.

TOURISM CODE / CODE OF CONDUCT - Rules governing tourist behavior in certain areas

CULTURAL RESPECT - The act of acknowledging and honoring local cultures.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - The act of protecting the natural environment

ATTRACTION / TOURIST DESTINATION - A place suitable for attracting eco-visitors

LOCAL GUIDES / LOCAL TOUR GUIDE - Licensed person knowledgeable of the local area.

ADVENTURER - Individuals who explore remote areas and natural environments

SUSTAINABILITY / LEAVE NO TRACE - Principle of preserving the environment while visiting

NATURE- BASED TOURISM -Tourism activities centered on natural attractions.

SUSTAINABILITY - Principle to reduce ecological footprin