What are the 6 characteristics of ecotourism?

TIES' (2010) asserts that those involved in ecotourism should follow six principles: (1) minimize impact; (2) build environmental and cultural awareness and respect; (3) provide positive experiences for visitors and hosts; (4) provide direct financial benefits for conservation; (5) provide financial benefits and ...



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Martha Honey developed these seven principles of ecotourism:
  • Travel to natural destinations.
  • Minimize impact.
  • Build environmental awareness.
  • Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
  • Provide financial benefits and power for local people.
  • Respect local culture.
  • Support human rights and democratic movements.


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TIES' (2010) asserts that those involved in ecotourism should follow six principles: (1) minimize impact; (2) build environmental and cultural awareness and respect; (3) provide positive experiences for visitors and hosts; (4) provide direct financial benefits for conservation; (5) provide financial benefits and ...

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  • Enviromental Pillar: Enviromental Responsibility. ...
  • Social Pillar: Social Equity. ...
  • Economic Pillar: Economic Health. ...
  • Cultural Pillar: Cultural Vitality.


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The 3 main characteristics of ecotourism are defined as: nature based; environmentally educated; and sustainably managed.

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Simply put, ecotourism is tourism that centers around awareness of the environment and the local community. As eco-tourists, the goal is to visit an area with the well-being of the local people and nature in mind. Not only should you respect their home, but you should actively improve it whenever you can.

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Read on to learn what makes up sustainable tourism.
  • Benefits Local Economic Development. ...
  • Ensures Tourism Development Benefits Both Community and Environment. ...
  • Meets Both Profitability and Viability. ...
  • Becomes Part of the Local Culture. ...
  • Reinvests in the Local Region.


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Ecotourism requires that entire ecosystems, or at least the biological diversity that they contain, are managed in relation to the tourism experience.

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