Provide a 7 pages analysis while answering the following question: Current Trends in Ecotourism. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is requir

Provide a 7 pages analysis while answering the following question: Current Trends in Ecotourism. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is required. Ecotourism entails responsible travel to natural areas that improve environmental conservation as well as well-being of local people. It is mainly about bringing communities together, uniting conservation and sustainable travel. Ecotourism has six principles that it focuses on. minimizing impact, building cultural and environmental respect and awareness, providing both visitors and hosts positive experiences, providing direct financial benefits for conservation and raising sensitivity to host countries’ environmental, political and social climate. According to the world travel and tourism council, tourism is an important sector in the world’s economy. It contributes 10 percent of the world’s gross domestic product and nearly 8 percent of employment worldwide. Although agriculture which has variety like flower cultivation, macadamia nuts and papaya, manganese nodule mining and film production has extended global economic base tourism still plays a major role. In 2010, approximately 145,235 jobs which are 17.4% of employment total were in the tourism sector. Hence, it is the biggest creator of jobs amongst all other major economic sectors. Tourism is associated with many social and economic benefits, especially in developing countries as well as in rural areas. However, tourism can be sustainable if only it is managed carefully, so as to avoid the potential negative effects from being more that benefits

In the article, the Concept of Ecotourism: Evolution and Trends by Dimitrios Diamantiso outlines the evolution and trends in ecotourism. It states that ecotourism as a term emerges in the late 1980s. This was as a result of the world’s acknowledged and reaction to sustainable practices and global ecological practices. It notes that demand for ecotourism was contributed by increased awareness to minimize the antagonistic impact of tourism on the environment and natural-based elements of holiday activities.&nbsp.