ECO-TOURISM

Eco-Tourism - A Sustainable Livelihood for Local Inhabitants



Abstract

This proposal provides the information about the ecotourism and the importance of ecotourism in the preservation of the natural resources and culture. This proposal aims to provide the importance of conducting the research in the field of ecotourism and how it can serve the purpose of reducing the gap between the rich and poor. This proposal also focuses on the significance of saving the environment and its role in attracting the tourists. This introduced the concept of the eco-tourism which helps to bring advancements in the natural resources of the country and also provide various measurements to prevent the ecosystem and natural resources of the State.

Eco-Tourism - A Sustainable Livelihood for Local Inhabitants

Introduction

Tourism plays a major role in a country's economy. It is the most important concern for the country to maintain the stable economic and social condition. Tourism provides various means and opportunities to open new fields for business and employment. Most of countries' economy depends on the tourism and this requires development of the states infrastructure and natural vegetation to attract tourist from all over world. Tourism plays an important role in the socio economic development as well as in the development and progress of the country's natural location to add more beauty to it. Tourism also played a significant role in the development of the various tourism agencies, tourist guides, governmental and non-governmental private sectors and NGO's to provide various services for the tourists. There are various hotels and resorts that provide excellent services for the tourists. Tourism not only provides economic sustainability for a country but environmental and cultural preservation as well. Apart from all these important factors, tourism also helps in social issues related to the poverty and inequality (Ashley,2000, p.51). Another important benefit of tourism is that, it provides a sustainable livelihood for the local inhabitants.

Thesis Statement

Ecotourism provides a sustainable means to improve socio-economic development and to provide a sustainable livelihood for the local inhabitants.

Discussion/Background

Tourism is a very important source for a country to bring advancements in the economy of the country. When tourist visits from all over the world there are more chances for the state's local inhabitants to provide them different product and services. The tourists are more willing to buy the local products and services. In most of the States people visit these countries just to enjoy those products and services and the natural beauty of the location. The natural vegetation is the most important factor for the State that ensures attraction for the tourists. This requires for a country to preserve its culture, history and natural environment as these are the most important elements that attract the tourists from all over the world. This introduced the concept of the eco-tourism. Ecotourism has become the most important concern for the economist to bring advancements in the social and environmental system of the State.

Research Problem

The main concern for this research is to look for the importance of ecotourism in providing the better ...