ECOTOURISM - RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
See https://bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/eco-tourism.html (WHAT? conservation, communities, interpretation)
Define and give examples starting from the following definition:
ECOTOURISM is "responsible travel to natural areas in a way that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people... and involves interpretation and education".
Keywords: impact, awareness, conservation, environment, nature, wildlife, local people, financial aid, pollution, exploit, carbon emissions, empower, responsible, development, endangered species, landscape, promote, sustain, sustainable, heritage, interpretation, education
KEY VERBS: respect, empower, sustain, become aware, not exploit, conserve, protect, develop, be fair to, support, promote, aid, educate, teach, learn, understand, interpret, experience, connect
Differences between Eco-Tourism and Nature Tourism: tourism.binus.ac.id/2021/07/28/nature-tourism-ecotourism-are-they-the-same/
See also: https://ecobnb.com/blog/2020/02/plan-sustainable-eco-friendly-trip/
TASK: Find an example of Ecotourism abroad and one near where you live - collect useful information in a slide and record an AUDIO presentation. Be ready to present your work to your classmates. Consider to discuss whether the tour/experience you present respects ALL the ecotourism principles.
Define and give examples starting from the following definition:
ECOTOURISM is "responsible travel to natural areas in a way that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people... and involves interpretation and education".
Keywords: impact, awareness, conservation, environment, nature, wildlife, local people, financial aid, pollution, exploit, carbon emissions, empower, responsible, development, endangered species, landscape, promote, sustain, sustainable, heritage, interpretation, education
KEY VERBS: respect, empower, sustain, become aware, not exploit, conserve, protect, develop, be fair to, support, promote, aid, educate, teach, learn, understand, interpret, experience, connect
Differences between Eco-Tourism and Nature Tourism: tourism.binus.ac.id/2021/07/28/nature-tourism-ecotourism-are-they-the-same/
See also: https://ecobnb.com/blog/2020/02/plan-sustainable-eco-friendly-trip/
TASK: Find an example of Ecotourism abroad and one near where you live - collect useful information in a slide and record an AUDIO presentation. Be ready to present your work to your classmates. Consider to discuss whether the tour/experience you present respects ALL the ecotourism principles.
Best ECO HOTELS and LODGES in the world
questionnaire
An eco hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment.
Check for these characteristics:
recycling and composting programs;
energy-efficient lighting; renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy;
personal care products for guests that are non-toxic or packaged in bulk containers instead of tiny single-use plastic bottles;
reusable dishes and cutlery;
housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents and laundry detergent;
100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses;
non-smoking environment.
questionnaire
An eco hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment.
Check for these characteristics:
recycling and composting programs;
energy-efficient lighting; renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy;
personal care products for guests that are non-toxic or packaged in bulk containers instead of tiny single-use plastic bottles;
reusable dishes and cutlery;
housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents and laundry detergent;
100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses;
non-smoking environment.
ECO-HOTELS in Italy
review the following:
Valdonica Winery & Vineyard Residence
Eco hotel Ariston
Country Chic Resort Roccafiore
Lebbiano Residence Tuscany
Lefay resort
Hotel Milano Scala
Lama di Luna biomasseria
review the following:
Valdonica Winery & Vineyard Residence
Eco hotel Ariston
Country Chic Resort Roccafiore
Lebbiano Residence Tuscany
Lefay resort
Hotel Milano Scala
Lama di Luna biomasseria
TASK
https://ecobnb.com/blog/2021/07/beautiful-eco-hotels-nature-italy/
1. Read the article and collect information about the best Eco-hotels in Italy.
Take notes on your copybook about the most common eco-friendly features and key words to describe them.
2. Pick up your favourite hotel and plan a short break stay there for a couple of young friends who want to spend some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday life. They would like to go there next weekend; arrival on Friday evening, departure on Monday morning.
Send them a proposal with information on prices, hotel facilities and activities available in the area.
Write to Ms Foster (you have spoken on the phone with her yesterday).
https://ecobnb.com/blog/2021/07/beautiful-eco-hotels-nature-italy/
1. Read the article and collect information about the best Eco-hotels in Italy.
Take notes on your copybook about the most common eco-friendly features and key words to describe them.
2. Pick up your favourite hotel and plan a short break stay there for a couple of young friends who want to spend some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday life. They would like to go there next weekend; arrival on Friday evening, departure on Monday morning.
Send them a proposal with information on prices, hotel facilities and activities available in the area.
Write to Ms Foster (you have spoken on the phone with her yesterday).