History of Ecotourism

The history of ecotourism started in the 1950s. Before that, the concept is not widely recognized or understood. In the history of ecotourism, ecotourism existed in a few different forms that primarily try to achieve the same thing that the current ecotourism does.

Ecotourism was first introduced in Africa in the 1950’s with the legalization of hunting (Miller, 2007). This need for recreational hunting zones led to the creation of protected areas, national parks, and game reserves. In the 1980s, the concept of ecotourism became much more widely known and studied.

Ecotourism is the fast growing

Unlike other forms of tourism, the more educated people have become, the faster ecotourism grows as a sub industry of tourism. Ecotourism is likely the fastest growing sub sector of the tourism industry. In the past, people did not understand or value the importance of preserving natural resources. If they had, then the history of ecotourism would have extended further into the past. Why is ecotourism so popular?

Over the years, ecotourism has become more and more popular because people have begun to realize the importance of preserving the environment. More and more people are aware and scared of what might happen when the earth's natural resources run out or run low. With knowledge, people are more curious about exploring natural environment and doing good deeds at the same time.