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Tourists hiking in Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Ecotourism in the United States is commonly practiced in protected areas such as national parks and nature reserves.The principles and behaviors of ecotourism are slowly becoming more widespread in the United States; for example, hotels in some regions strive to be more sustainable.
Community ecotourism highlights the importance of seeing the community's usage of the land. It can bring a common goal for science and local populations alike. Community ecotourism offers an opportunity for the tourism industry to succeed in conservation efforts while enhancing tourism efforts through a grassroots network effort.
Similarly, agriculture accounts for 26% of India's GDP. [7] Maharashtra and Kerala are the states in India that are taking advantage of the potential of agritourism. In Maharashtra Agritourism is promoted by the Agri Tourism Development Corporation. [8] Kuttanad, Wayanad, Palakkad and Idukki are some of the important agricultural areas in Kerala.
The Development of American Agriculture: A Historical Analysis (1998) Conkin, Paul. A Revolution Down on the Farm: The Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929 (2008) Gardner, Bruce L. (2002). American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century: How It Flourished and What It Cost. Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-00748-4. Hurt, R. Douglas.
Ecotourism is a sub-component of the field of sustainable tourism. Ecotourism must serve to maximize ecological benefits while contributing to the economic, social, and cultural wellbeing of communities living close to ecotourism venues. Even while ecotourism is often presented as a responsible form of tourism, it nonetheless carries several risks.
Nature-based tourism, such as to visit protected areas, also has an important economic impact. [56] For example, ecotourism, where the motivation of tourists is to observe and appreciate nature and the cultures in natural areas, while supporting their maintenance. [57] In 2023, the global ecotourism market was estimated to be worth US$216.49 ...
Rural economics is the study of rural economies.Rural economies include both agricultural and non-agricultural industries, so rural economics has broader concerns than agricultural economics which focus more on food systems. [1]
In addition, American travelers make up 20% of the world’s tourism market; Costa Rica is an ideal place for Americans to visit. [3] With its favourable climate and advantageous access by the North American market, it illustrates why 49% of foreign visitors come from the United States and another 9% of visitors come from Canada and Mexico. [3]