Fair tourism, sustainable tourism, environmental tourism, ethical tourism, alternative tourism, etc., there are many names for it. This concept is the opposite of mass tourism and its negative effects ; it is based on the traveller's responsibility to the environment and the populations he or she is visiting.[1]
Sustainable tourism or responsible tourism are the two general terms that encompass the others. [2] Ecotourism is more about the environment; fair tourism is more concerned with social matters.[3] There are many definitions for ecotourism itself. The definition of the International Ecotourism Society is as follows: « responsible tourism in natural settings that protects the environment and contributes to the local populations' well-being ».
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