Obligations of stakeholders in tourism development: Ecotourism

The environment is today and for some years one of the most important concerns for humanity. Almost all of the government and personally, much of the world's population is already convinced of the need to undertake plans for environmental protection. Although, then it is difficult to materialize into concrete actions, which are increasingly a priority.

One of the most necessary and feasible requirements, for both public and private organizations, and citizens are to develop activities in the tourist field compatible with the conservation of natural resources and the surrounding environment in general. This is what is intended and is to be called: ecotourism.

As is recognized in the Code of Ethics for Tourism developed by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) which is defined, among its 10 articles, what is or should be the Ecotourism (Ecological Tourism): "All the stakeholders in tourism development should safeguard the environment and natural resources in the context of sound economic growth, steady and sustainable, capable of satisfying equitably the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. "

Therefore, ecotourism and tourism as sustainable development, must be one of the commitments of organizations, companies and entities engaged in tourism activities anywhere in the world. So they must include in its usual business management new environmental dimensions and engage in a real firm and sustainable development. Besides worrying about extending these criteria to all its staff and customers.

Currently there are different possibilities that facilitate and offer tools to meet a certain order and harmony, iso standards, agreements, agendas. Promoting ecotourism internationally and in different nations. And ensure that any use of tourism facilities is in line with environmental criteria required and can enjoy the space and services in a committed way with the space of enjoyment and, more global, with our planet.

Similarly, more and more common, travel agencies under those principles of ecotourism or sustainable tourism. In Spain one of the first agencies since its inception have chosen to specialize in offering travel tours and vacation packages for ecotourism and responsible tourism fair tourism is OrmigaViajes.com