| Overtourism is a grave challenge that is harming the entire tourism industry. It has been covered in media and publications increasingly as a problem that stems from the very concept of travel, even if it encompasses just a small part of it. Overtourism is not only completely unsustainable, it is a growing problem that should be taken seriously. Policy responses to it are, in many cases, as clumsy and ill-considered as the policies which produced it in the first place. Overtourism can negatively affect travelers’ sentiment as well as the small-scale sustainable tourism industry.
Hneď na začiatku máme jasno: Overturizmus nevyplýva z ekoturizmu, and the principles of those who extol increasing tourism revenue to a destination at any cost are completely antithetical to those of ecotourism. Overtourism—which in its simplest form is tourism that harms communities by overuse or destruction of resources through overcrowding—stems from a lack of concern about destination community health and welfare. Opäť je to úplný opak základného princípu ekoturizmu. Overtourism is the inevitable result of tourism that only considers the privilege of a tourist rather than a partnership between the traveler and the people of a destination. It is clear from our research and from the facts on the ground that the people, culture, environment and natural resources of a community are the most integral parts of tourism, not the traveler. Overtourism is a common problem in some “hot spots” where degradation caused by inflow can vastly overwhelm even the benefits of tourism revenue, especially when that revenue is not distributed equitably. Developing countries are particularly sensitive to the effects of overtourism in their natural, economic, and social environments. Their waste and sewage systems are ill equipped to support large influxes of people, and overtourism often overwhelmingly litters the destination. Locals are pushed out of their homes and do not even get to participate in the tourism revenue economic benefits that result from the very use of their home communities. Wildlife habitats are razed down or compromised to make way for increased construction, culminating in the destruction of local communities. Ecotourism is a positive alternative and the solution to this swelling crisis. Ecotourism can provide a near term, relatively low-cost solution to overtourism if it is implemented correctly. Ecotourism allows revenue to be distributed more evenly to underserved areas, while ensuring that tourism revenue stays within and works for the communities that engage in it. Consider the following, only a few of the many differences between ecotourism and overtourism that underscore this contrast and highlight why ecotourism is a very sound solution: Ekoturizmus Overturizmus Rast ekoturizmu zníži nadmernú turistiku, ale náš priemysel a širšie odvetvie cestovného ruchu ako celok môžu byť súčasťou riešenia: - Vytváranie ďalších vzdelávacích príležitostí pre profesionálov, ktorí sú nadšení pre udržateľnosť Komunita ekoturizmu a trvalo udržateľného cestovného ruchu! www.ecotourism.org
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Čo je ekoturizmus?
Čo je ekoturizmus?
Väčšina ľudí si vie odvodiť, že ekoturizmus má čo do činenia s ochranou životného prostredia a jeho zdrojov. Nie každý si však uvedomuje, aká je dostupná.
V tomto príspevku si teda vysvetlíme úskalia ekoturizmu. Okrem toho poskytneme niekoľko príkladov, ktoré pomôžu začiatočníkom aj skúseným ekoturistom získať inšpiráciu na ďalšiu cestu.
Definícia ekoturizmu
Ecotourism, according to the International Ecotourism Society, is “zodpovedné cestovanie to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.”
To znamená, že ekoturizmus je oveľa viac ako cestovanie po celom svete a spoznávanie pamiatok. Ekoturizmus znamená zabezpečiť, aby vaša návšteva mala pozitívny vplyv aj na miestnu komunitu. To zahŕňa ľudí a ich prírodné zdroje.
Prečo zvoliť ekoturizmus pred tradičným masovým turizmom?
Although the tourism industry is constantly growing, this growth doesn’t always necessarily have positive implications for the destination and its resources. For one, a heightened influx of tourists can threaten the ecosystem of sensitive natural locations. More people equals more strain on the environment.
Ďalší nevýhodou masovej turistiky is that, despite its trillion dollar value, only 5% of the income is invested in the local community. Thus, travelers should be conscious of where their money goes. Thankfully, forms of tourism like ecotourism are reshaping the face of travel.
Ecotourism is not only concious of its impact on the natural environment, it is also sensitive to the local economy. This means that a legit ecotour won’t be putting money in the hefty bank accounts of transnational companies. Instead, locals will be reaping the benefits of your visit.
čo je ekoturizmus
Ecotourism encourages the preservation of a location’s natural beauty
Výhody ekoturizmu
Ekoturizmus je jedným z naetickejších spôsobov cestovania. Prospieva to cestovateľom, miestnym obyvateľom aj prírode. Tu sú niektoré špecifické výhody ekoturizmu:
Kultúrne obohatenie
Ecotourism helps build cultural awareness by fostering respect for the place you travel to and the community you visit. When tour operators aren’t commodifying a destination for the sake of making a buck, an authentic exchange can happen between the guide and the visitor. Not only do the visitors come away with an immersive, memorable experience, but the destination is able to share its culture to the outside world in an uninhibited way.
Vzdelávacie skúsenosti
Ekoturizmus is one way to educate the public about a certain location, and also about the importance of caring for the environment. Because of the damage of climate change, travelers are becoming increasingly aware of the urgency of action founded in education. What better classroom is there than nature itself? Ecotours aren’t just lectures, they are hands-on experiences that give visitors many opportunities to learn new skills and information.
Hospodársky rast
Unlike commercial tours, which are preoccupied with growing a private company’s bottom line, ecotourism operators are necessarily concerned about the welfare of the local community — including the economy. A truly eco-consciou tour will have been planned and managed locally, with the consent and involvement of the residents. This not only nurtures good relationships, but also helps create local jobs. Tour guides, homestay hosts, entertainers, translators, and more, are a result of the ecotourism industry.
Ochrana životného prostredia
Prirodzene, ekoturizmus je zameraný na životné prostredie. Prevádzkovatelia ekoturistických zájazdov nielenže odstraňujú skúsenosti, ktoré majú malý vplyv na prírodu, ale výnosy z legitímnych ekologických skúseností pôjdu na zachovanie zdrojov a ochranu životného prostredia.
Jedným z kľúčových aspektov ekoturizmu je, že podporuje rešpekt k miestnej kultúre a komunite
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