ecotourism
Coverage of ecotourism in the Nexus archive.
- Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?
Hong Kong's Ham Tin Wan beach in Sai Kung was overwhelmed by 500 tents during a holiday, as mainland Chinese tourists participated in camping tours. The surge in visitors raised concerns about environmental impact, with hotpot dinners and camping gear contributing to the strain on the remote location.
- Sheinbaum promises ban on large-scale tourism developments in Mahahual: Friday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a ban on large-scale tourism developments in Mahahual, Quintana Roo, prioritizing ecotourism. She also highlighted 190 billion peso investments in Veracruz for infrastructure, energy, and healthcare, while confirming the arrest of a former soldier linked to the Ayotzinapa case and ruling out forceful eviction of a teachers’ protest camp in Mexico City.
- How a Citizen Science Organization Aims to Preserve the Places It Brings Tourists to Study
A citizen science organization seeks to preserve natural study sites by promoting ecotourism that avoids environmental disruption. A Peruvian Amazon research station exemplifies this approach by hosting visitors without harming the ecosystem.