Module Six: Ecotourism as a Business

    Learning Objectives:

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Understanding of the structure of the ecotourism industry.

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Ability to identify the various business participants involved in the ecotourism industry.

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Understanding business plans and business sectors.

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Understanding of product interpretation.

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Understanding of the importance of quality control, codes of conduct, accreditation and professionalism in the ecotourism industry.

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Textbook Reading: Chapter 5, pgs. 130 - 168 

On-line Lesson: Ecotourism as a Business

Additional Reading: Maho Bay Camps Inc.

Additional Reading: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species: Its Past and Future

Web Activity: Monkey Mia, Shark Bay (this site has limited times for the web cam)

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module Seven

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