Finanical Impacts of Ecotourism

Ecotourism is a relative new concept in travel and tourism, but it has quickly become one of the most popular options in the industry. The goal of ecotourism is for tourism and conservation to join hands and work together toward protecting natural resources.

Job Creation

Many times the natural resources that attract tourists are in rural areas where jobs are scarce. Tourism creates immediate jobs because tourists need things like accommodations, food and transport.

Poor Countries

These countries can benefit from a sudden influx of tourists who might otherwise not have visited. Ecotourism generates immediate business opportunities for the country and specifically for the area where the natural resource is situated.

Direct Impact of Ecotourism

The money tourists spend in restaurants and for lodging and other services has a direct impact in the vicinity of the natural resource site they visit.

Indirect Impact of Ecotourism

Other businesses in the area benefit in turn from what is spent in restaurants, hotels and inns. The money stays in the area.

Induced Impact of Ecotourism

Workers spend their wages at various businesses in the area. Again, the money stays home, so to speak, creating more wealth locally.

References

• Ecotourism