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Ecotourism Israel is a private organization that promotes
sustainable tourism and
ecotourism by
supporting eco tour operators – through
advertisement, guidance and training,
financing,
etc.
The organization operates according to the following
'Sustainable tourism' and 'Ecotourism'
definitions:
"Sustainable tourism development meets the
needs of the present tourists and
host
regions while protecting and enhancing the
opportunity for the future. It is envisaged as
leading to
management of all resources in such a way that
economic, social and aesthetic
needs can be
fulfilled, while maintaining cultural integrity,
essential ecological processes,
biological diversity
and
life support systems".
(World Tourism Organization)
"Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural
areas that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local people".
(The International Ecotourism society)
The organization's vision is:
“Turning the Israeli tourism industry into a lever
and an engine for natural and cultural
resources
conservation, and community economical and cultural
welfare".
The organization’s goals:
1.
Strengthen local tourism industry
2.
Improve conservation capabilities
3.
Improve communities' well being
4.
Enrich tourists' experience
The establishers
Michal Wimmer-Luria, Founder & CEO
MSc in Environmental Management. Involved in and
promoting
projects in
ecotourism,
tourism and visitor management planning
in protected areas.
Eyal Goldman, Director of Business Dev
Alumni of Business
Administration, entrepreneur and manager of Business
Development in
Global Venture company, which specialize in
establishing and developing
business
initiatives. |
