... not a market to be taken lightly. The growth of eco-tourism worldwide can be related with the increase of environmental awareness publisised through the media, government research and various official bodies. Research into the need for sustainable development has been highly noted in the past few years because people are beginning to realize the importance of conserving the environment before it is too late. This is supported in the WWF discussion paper on principles for sustainable tourism (1992)2, "Maintaining and promoting natural, social and cultural diversity is essential for long term sustainable tourism and creates a resilient bone for the industry." Since eco-tourism is one of the most expensive forms of travel, it's growth could also be related to the increase of disposable income available to many people in developed countries. It has also been recognized by local people that they can sustain themselves better economically by participating in eco-tourism than by, ...

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