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eBulletin
"Latin Trails"
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Date:
August / 2004
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Ecoturismolatino Content Welcome to this new issue of our monthly eBulletin "Latin Trails"! This month we have been working a lot in expanding our content of Parks & Protected as well as building networks with important responsible tourism web sites around the world. All this in our pemanent endeavour to share with all of you our passion of the outdoors and our commitment to conservation and sustainable development. Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) This month Ecoturismolatino presents the following Parks & Protected Areas Guides (all in Spanish but will be translated soon):
For more, visit our Parks and Protected Areas Guides for 21 Latin American countries. Ecoturismolatino has included more options of how you can participate in international campaigns promoting responsible tourism in Latin America and other countries. Visit our Responsible Tourism section and make sure to see the part of Actions. We have coordianted efforts with international organisations such as ResponsibleTravel.com, Sustainable Travel International and Ethical Traveler so you can know their campaigns and participate! We have also included a new article about "Responsible Tourism in the Internet" where we undertake an analysis of what responsible tourism is and how it is advocated on the Internet. Send us your comments please. Ecoturismolatino through its EcoEntreprenuers Program is creating a network of ecotour operators and ecolodges in Latin America who offer 5% discount to people who have our Ecoturismolatino Discount Card. The new companies that are part of this program are (go to complete listing):
If you want to include your company in this program write to us! Ecoturismolatino hosts three important eGroups. EcoTravellers, EcoEntrepreneurs and Latin Natural Protected Areas (NPAs). Join, and be part of the on going debates and exchange of experiences among other things:
This month Ecoturismolatino's webmaster recommends two books: The first one written by Sue Beeton with the title "Ecotourism: A practical guide for rural communities". This is an interesting guide for individuals, communities and/or companies thinking on launching an ecotourism enteprise. It is focused mainly to the Australian and New Zealand context. It is, as its title says, a practical working tool.
The second book is indispensable for all people interested in tourism in natural protected areas. "Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas: Planning and Management" is written by Paul F.J. Eagles et al. Eagles, as one of the best known international authors in this topic, takes us through the development of the idea of parks and protected areas, and also shares best practices for tourism in national parks and other protected areas.
The recommended links of this month higlight some of the many sections the award-winning web site Planeta.com has to offer:
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