Significance of Responsible Tourism with Reference to Thenmala Ecotourism Project, Kollam
Angel Roy1, Aparna M.2, S. Girish3

1Angel Roy, Department of M.com Finance and System, Amrita School of Arts and Science, Kochi, Kerala, India.
2Aparna M., Department of M.com Finance and System, Amrita School of Arts and Science, Kochi, Kerala, India.
3S. Girish, Assistant Professor, Department of M.com Finance and System, Amrita School of Arts and Science, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Manuscript received on March 12, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on March 25, 2020. | Manuscript published on March 30, 2020. | PP: 3780-3783 | Volume-8 Issue-6, March 2020. | Retrieval Number: F8328038620/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.F8328.038620

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Abstract: Responsible Ecotourism is a travel in to deep nature which conserves the environment, strengthens the well-being of the local people and also involves interpretation and education. Ecotourism gives prominence to sustainable development of the environment and environmentally responsible behaviour is an environmental conservation mechanism. Environmentally responsible behaviour of tourists helps in reducing and avoiding damages to the ecological environment. Ecotourism occupies a significant position in overall tourism development. Apart from sustainable ecotourism this also includes alternative ecotourism, green tourism, leisure tourism, soft tourism, Geo tourism etc. Development in Ecotourism increases income of local people and employment status.
Keywords: Apart From Sustainable Ecotourism This Also Includes Alternative Ecotourism, Green Tourism, Leisure Tourism, Soft Tourism, Geo Tourism Etc.
Scope of the Article: Green Computing.