Exploring Ecotourism
Poster: @ronmader (Some rights reserved) As part of our series exploring tourism definitions, we explore the ways ecotourism is interpreted around the world. While the details vary, most definitions of ecotourism…
Urban Ecotourism
Photo: Wetlands Park (Some rights reserved) Urban ecotourism = Ecotourism in cities Ecotourism can happen anywhere the actions benefit locals and conservation. That said, there is debate whether ecotourism needs…
Global Ecotourism Network
Logo Global Ecotourism Network (GEN) – globalecotourismnetwork.org – aims to bring together the world’s national and regional ecotourism associations and networks, destinations, Indigenous peoples, global operators, professionals and academicians to…
Reflections on the International Year of Ecotourism
Photo: Ron Mader at the 2002 Summit (Some rights reserved) From the archives. Revisiting and slightly editing in 2022In 2002 leaders from around the globe gathered in Quebec for the…
Ecotourism Links
Photo: Ron Mader, Zion (Some rights reserved) Links related to ecotourism presented in somewhat random fashion: DefinitionsEcotourism is defined by its lack of definition. There is no consensus, no brand.…
Colibri Ecotourism Award
Poster Planeta.com hosted a live conversation with some of the winners of the Colibri Ecotourism Award on Friday, June 5, 2020. As part of the global celebration of World Environment…
2002 International Year of Ecotourism
Logos The United Nations declared 2002 the International Year of Ecotourism. In 2022 Planeta.com asks readers/listeners/viewers to assess the state of ecotourism around the globe, reflect on lessons learned, and…
How to be a Responsible Traveler
Photo: Ron and Zoe Travel and tourism continue to mature in ways that benefit locals and visitors. Responsible travel is our generation’s moral, multiple-choice quiz. Planeta.com views ‘responsible travel’ as…
European Ecotourism
Poster: 2018 Conference During the 2002 Ecotourism Summit several European leaders were hopeful that ecotourism could be protective of rural wilderness and respect urban nature. FacebookEuropean Ecotourism ConferenceEuropean Ecotourism Network…
Ecotourism Spotlight Award
Poster From the archives: the 2007-2010 Ecotourism Spotlight Award. We will be tracking down links from the contenders and talking up the continuing work toward eco travel during Responsible Travel…