Resource Guides: HSPTR 255: Ecotourism: Web Sites

Articles, reports and general information

Center for Sustainable Destinations
Geotourism: Places, tips and articles from National Geographic
Division for Sustainable Development: Sustainable Tourism
From the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Eco-Tourism Travel Guide
Links to articles from the New York Times web site travel section.
Ecotourism: A Practical Guide to Good Practice for Tropical Forest Based Tours
In-depth report from Conservation International, Rainforest
Alliance and the United Nations Environment Programme
Ethical Traveler
A project of Earth Island Institute
International Ecotourism Society
Click on eLibrary under Learning Center to download free pamphlets and handbooks published by the organization.
Peace Parks Foundation
Organization with a mission to "facilitate the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) and develop human resources..."
Sustainable Tourism
Explore the Case Studies link for information on destinations and organizations
Sustainable Tourism Gateway
Portal to organizations that develop awareness and educate on issues related to sustainable tourism
Sustainable Travel International
Educational and outreach organization for travelers and travel providers.
TravelGreen Homepage
From the U.S. Travel Association
Central Cascades Geotourism Project
Interactive website highlighting sustainable practices in the Central Cascades.
A Community Guide to Nature Tourism
Website from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism

Multimedia

The websites below have videos, podcasts, and radio programs. Use keywords, such as ecotourism, green travel, sustainable travel or search on the name of specific countries, regions, travel sites.