EMERGING TYPES OF TOURISM Tourism is highly dynamic

EMERGING TYPES OF TOURISM

� Tourism is highly dynamic. It is able to form into many dimensions as the needs of tourists are getting manifold. � Trends refer to the movement or development that has taken place in a particular field of operations. � In tourism, there are many trends, some of them become famous and stay as a regular form of tourism and other die down after certain euphoria. A list of emerging areas of tourism is given here.

� Some of the emerging types of tourism are as follows • • • Eco-tourism Rural tourism Medical value tourism MICE tourism Literary tourism Indigenous tourism Wellness tourism Film tourism Golf tourism, etc

Eco - tourism

Eco tourism � Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. � Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.

� Generally, ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. � Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and natural and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. � Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.

Definition � Eco tourism society defines, “It is the responsible travel to natural area that conserve the environment and sustain the well being of local people”. � According to Ceballos-Lascurain, ecotourism is the, ” traveling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated natural areas with the specific objective of studying, admiring, and enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals, as well as any existing cultural manifestation (both past and present) found in these areas. ”

Thenmala eco tourism (India’s first planned eco tourism project)

Galapagos Island � � � In 1978, the Galapagos Islands were declared the first ever Natural World Heritage Site due to the amazing and unique fauna that call the archipelago home. The country has a Directorate of the Galapagos National Park which implements a visitor management system to make sure that the natural area is respected and tourism remains sustainable. If you go, stay at the Villa in the Galapagos where the owner has taken measures to save electricity and reduce waste.