AMADO S. TOLENTINO, JR.

IN many of the countries constituting Asean, tourism has come to mean ecotourism particularly because of the region’s richness in biodiversity. Those countries have learned to make use of their natural resources as a means of business, an income-generating livelihood for many people. Ecotourism has therefore come to mean not only admiring and enjoying the scenery of wild plants and animals and any existing cultural manifestation in an area but also integration of economic benefits derived from the same. That way, the satisfaction of visitors ensures a sustainable economic benefit flow accruing to the local community through the tourism service provided with the cooperation of the local government. Among natural ecosystems found in Asean countries, wetlands figure much in ecotourism.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details