Symbols in tourist areas are used in signages or individually to provide people information about access to, activities in, and facilities of each area. [read more]

Let's hear it from the icons! We feature words of wisdom and quotable quotes from the icons of ecotourism. [read more]

Speak the eco language and learn more of the ecotourism terminologies used in philippine ecotourism planning and development. [read more]

Ecotourism?

Ecotourism / Ecological Tourism a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area where community participation, protection and management of natural resources, culture and indigenous knowledge and practices, environmental education and ethics as well as economic benefits are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors.

Ecotourism is a significant tool in sustainable development as it also advocates protection of our natural resources, the base from which the ecotourism industry thrives. Ecotourism seeks to put in place mechanisms that are environmentally-sustainable, economically-viable, and socially-equitable in order to bring about development in the country that would redound to the benefit of local communities, especially the poor and marginalized sectors of society.