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Comment by Harshit Shah on February 19, 2010 at 5:31am

Would like to know the opportunities in India for eco tourism.

Comment by Ramon Caldas on November 1, 2009 at 12:32am

Puerto Rico, more than a Modern Caribbean Island

In my country we offer a lot of options and opportunities for those who loved ecoturism, and tropical wildlife preservation, for example:

El Yunque Rain Forest- The El Yunque National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service who maintain an extensive network of hiking trails. Picnic facilities, paved trails and tour bus parking. The 'El Portal' exhibit hall and lookout towers are on the North side. The South side is the quiet side. You should spend a few nights in the forest to really appreciate the peace and beauty. (Rainforest Lodging).

"Caja de Muerto" Island- The island has remained a protected area ever since.The protection is mainly due to its heavy turtle traffic which is an endangered species

Mona Island- The island is a natural reserve, and though there are no native inhabitants, rangers from Puerto Rico's Department of Natural and Environmental Resources reside on the island to manage visitors and take part in research projects. Due to the islands' unique topography, ecology and location, Mona, Desecheo and Monito have been nicknamed "The Galápagos Islands of the Caribbean". Scientists, ecologists, and students have visited Mona Island to explore its distinct ecosystem, which includes the endemic Mona Ground Iguana. The island is also home to many cave drawings that were left behind by the island's original inhabitants. Remains of the guano mining industry can also be seen. Now is protected by UNESCO as a "World Patrimony"

Also, In my company we offer aerial support (helicopters) for international scientific expeditions to other remote islands along the coasts of Puerto Rico.

In the past we support and worked with international scientific expeditions responsible for the preservation and stabilization of many different species endangered in the planet that are using our island as one of the stops during migrations (ex. blue whales, brown booby, manatees, turtle, etc...)

For some aerial pictures of Puerto Rico, please visit my page and enjoy your staying in the caribbean.

Comment by Sandra Mombelli on October 23, 2009 at 4:38am

Read the Sep/Oct 2009 ASLF newsletter for an in depth look at the Khomani San Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Land Project as well as more on the ASLF's support to conservancies bordering Khaudum National Park in Namibia.

Download the Sep/Oct 2009 newsletter below.

http://www.asl-foundation.org/documents/ASLFNewsletterSep-Oct09.pdf

Comment by Donald Reid on October 19, 2009 at 1:55pm

Good morning Group,
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Our NGO/ONG Association ABTC-BRASIL is actively searching for persons with experience in finding corporate sponsors to help us raise money for our community projects in Brazil.
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We are a tourism group, mostly Americans, and quite a few of living in Brazil now.
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Doug Trent, President of the Focus Conservation Fund, has offered the services of the FCF to allow charitable tax credits for USA donors. http://andetur.org/Focus_Conservation.htm
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Today, with the advent of even more corporate taxes, many companies are in search of worthwhile causes to support. This is called Corporate social responsibility (or CSR). Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability continue to grow in importance in today's business environment.
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We have long been a member also of Development Crossing. http://www.developmentcrossing.com/profile/DonaldReid
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Development Crossing promotes the growth of CSR and Sustainability through a network of professionals that have access to exclusive interviews, breaking news, discussions and global events.
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If you are interested in helping us you can also contact me personally.
Contact Donald DonaldReid614@developmentcrossing.com
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We are seeking sponsorships and donations to make these initiatives powerful and effective agents for implementing local sustainability practices and cultural regeneration. All membership fees or donations go to fund infrastructure development, project initiates, and future courses to implement sustainability and cultural regeneration in local communities. All donations are tax deductible through our relationships with our fiscal sponsors.
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Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor
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Nothing is more powerful and effective at implementing local sustainability and cultural regeneration than an action-learning permaculture design intensive. The primary benefit of your contribution is that it goes directly to increase the capability, scope, and effectiveness of these most significant educational offerings and community projects to support eco-social regeneration. If your organization or business wishes to become a sponsor, know that it is going to a good cause and that we will be happy to acknowledge you on our website and in our newsletters. All donations are tax deductible.
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How you Can Become a Sponsor
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Individuals or organizations can contribute to the overall scope and effectiveness of these courses and initiatives by enabling us to not have to rely solely on membership fees, donations, or tuition alone to cover our expenses, or they can contribute towards the specific needs. All donations can be made tax deductible.
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Contact Donald DonaldReid614@developmentcrossing.com
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http://braziliantravelclub.ning.com/profiles/blogs/support-the-ngoong-association

Comment by Sandra Mombelli on September 18, 2009 at 3:01am

African Safari Lodge Foundation newsletter - 2nd edition now available at:

http://www.asl-foundation.org/documents/ASLFNewsletterAug09.pdf

Comment by Ronald S. Ratney on August 20, 2009 at 10:46pm

In 2002 there was a terrorist attack at a tourist hotel in Mombasa, Kenya with 13 people killed. One of those who died was a local employee. In spite of the fact that the worker had a steady job at the hote,l his family was in such dire poverty that they could not bury him. The guests at the hotel contributed the burial costs. Tourism is supposed to benefit local communities by employing local residents and frequently communities and countries make special accomodations for tourist facilities on the assumption that the employment and other benefits will help raise the local community out of dire poverty. In many cases there are no such benefits. The local community is just as poor after the tourist facility is operating as it was before. What, if anything, should be done to correct this situation?

Comment by Daniel Lucas on August 19, 2009 at 2:15am

Dear Tourism experts and practitioners, I have just joined one of the United Kingdom university for my Masters degree in Tourism management.A decision to undertake this course was reached after much inquiry on how I could advance my education after i did bachelor in Cultural Anthropology and tourism. I am therefore writing to ask your advice,propositions and/or suggestions on what will be a suitable dissertation topic I may choose to complete my course requirements. Please if you find yourself helpful you may also contact me through my personal email at jahmansage@yahoo.com
Thank you.

Comment by Ronald S. Ratney on August 18, 2009 at 3:41pm

Which US travel companies (hotel chains, cruise lines, airlines, etc.) are participants in the UN Global Compact or the Global Reporting Initiative? I just looked on the websites of those two organizations and only found a limousine service in New York who is a participant in the Global Compact; no travel companies have listed their GRI report with the GRI organization.
Many travel companies publicize their respect for the environment and their charitable activities but none seem to have formal CSR programs that conform to the requirements of the Global Compact and/or GRI. Does anybody have any idea why? Is it possible that I'm just looking in the wrong place?

Comment by RAFAEL PABLO MOLINA FERNANDO on August 12, 2009 at 3:01am

We are (really) just visitors here on this planet earth. This is NOT OUR HOME. We may go around and TOUR the world, but remember, this is not our home. We are just guest here and it is very important that you don't mess around planet earth. We are stewards of this planet. So be a concerned-tourist, a green-tourist, an eco-tourist, or whatever name you may want to call yourself. But take care of this planet earth. You may not be able to tour it again the next time around.

Comment by Milieunet on July 29, 2009 at 1:47pm

@Scott Rains

How did you get a working link in your comment?

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