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ecotourism bandwagon in the name of promoting

sustainable tourism.

Nonetheless, some of these organizations are only

prioritizing on making profits over preserving the

ecosystems they tour. Some have become negligent to

the adherence of the eco-friendly policies, enticing

more tourists to spend money on the organization’s

services rather than on the tourist attraction sites.

Possible Solutions to Ecotourism

1. For Eco-travelers, Research More Before Engaging

Ecotourism Agencies or Organizations

Before engaging an organization’s services, it is

imperative to research if it adheres to preserving and

improving the local culture, community, commerce and

the conservation of the ecosystems.

At the end of it all, the goal of ecotourism is for the

environment and the local community to benefit from

both individual travelers and organizational operations.

If background checks reveal that an institution has

prioritized profits over the protection and the long-term

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