2. ECO TOURISM
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Introduction – Eco tourism
Eco Destinations in Sri lanka
Components of Eco tourism
Functions of Eco tourism
Economic Advantages of Eco tourism
Economic Disadvantages of Eco tourism
3. ECO TOURISM
Eco tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological
interest, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about
the environment.
This is a conscientious form of tourism and tourism development.
It encourages going back to natural products in every aspects of life
and helps preserve nature. It is also the key to sustainable
ecological development.
4. Sri Lanka Eco Destinations
Sinharaja Rain Forest.
Knuckles Mountains.
Horton Plains National Park.
Habarana/Sigiriya.
Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary.
Bundala National Park.
Buttala.
Gal oya National Park.
5. Components Of Ecotourism
Natural areas
Contains educational and interpretive features
Generally for small groups
Minimize negative impacts
Supports the protection of natural areas by generating economic
benefits for authorities managing natural areas with conservation
purposes.
6. Functions of Ecotourism
Eco-tourism is nature-based, environmentally educated and
sustainably managed.
There are five fundamental functions of ecotourism
namely:
1. Protection of natural areas
2. Education
3. Generation of money
4. Quality tourism
5. Local participation
7. Economic Effects Of Eco Tourism in Sri Lanka
Nature tourism can be defined as any type of tourism that relies on
attractions directly related to the natural environment. It is one of the
fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry in all over the world and
can be expected to increase in the future.
Most international visitors to Sri Lanka engage in mainstream
activities, sun and beach, historical and cultural sites, and wildlife
viewing.
Most popular destinations of domestic tourists are historic and
religious sites followed by wildlife and beach sites in the southern
coastal belt .Therefore, an increasing trend of Eco tourism can be
identified among visitors in the country.
8. Direct Benefits
1.Generate revenue and employment
2.Provides economic opportunities for peripheral regions
Indirect Benefits
1.High multiplier effect and indirect revenue and employment
2. Simulation of mass tourism
3. Supports cultural and heritage tourism
