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EcoTourism
Responsible Travel to natural
areas that conserves the
environment and improves the
well being of local people. |
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Cultural Heritage
Tourism
The
National Trust defines cultural
heritage tourism as traveling to
experience the places, artifacts
and activities that
authentically represent the
stories and people of the past
and present. It includes
cultural, historic and natural
resources. |
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AgriTourism
Refers to the
act of visiting a working farm
or any agricultural,
horticultural or agribusiness
operation for the purpose of
enjoyment, education, or active
involvement in the activities of
the farm or operation. |
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GeoTourism
Tourism that
sustains or enhances the
geographical character of a
place—its environment, culture,
aesthetics, heritage, and the
well-being of its residents. |
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Sustainable
Tourism
Sustainable
tourism, like a doctor's code of
ethics, means "First, do no
harm." It is the foundation for
destination stewardship. |
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Civic Tourism
“Civic
tourism is about appreciating
tourism as a public good,
valuing it as a public
responsibility and practicing it
as a public art.” Dr. Dan
Shilling; 2008 Civic Tourism
Conference |
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Culinary Tourism
Culinary Tourism
is defined as the pursuit of
unique and memorable eating and
drinking experiences. |
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Rural Tourism
Recreational
experience involving visits to
rural settings or rural
environments for the purpose of
participating in or experiencing
activities, events or
attractions not readily
available in urbanized areas.
These are not necessarily
agricultural in nature. |
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VolunTourism
Individual or
group travelers are encouraged
to build service into their
vacation plans, offering an
opportunity for service that
enriches the host community and
increases the travelers’
knowledge and exposure to local
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