Compared with mass tourism, what are the main characteristics of ecotourism?

Compared with the rapid development, uncontrollable and short-term behavior characteristics of traditional mass tourism, the overall characteristics of eco-tourism are slow development, controllable and long-term. Tourism professionals, the traditional public, is untrained, routinely publicized and vigorously promoted. With the goal of attracting mass tourists and pursuing maximum economic benefits, the development strategy focuses on projects, without planning, and vigorously carries out infrastructure construction. The purpose is simple, just for pleasure and relaxation, and little attention is paid to the relationship between natural creatures and natural phenomena of large groups of tourists. Eco-tourism professionals is well-trained and highly motivated, and can educate tourists. Plan the development strategy scientifically, make close use of the original facilities and use local materials. On the premise of protection, environmental benefits and economic and social benefits are equally important. Hope to get a profound and true experience; Pursuing physical and mental challenges; Hope to learn culture from local residents; Adapt to the environment, explore unknown phenomena, and avoid taking conventional tourist routes. Generally speaking, it is a small group tour with no more than 20 people.

In traditional mass tourism, tour operators and tourists are the biggest beneficiaries. In the management mode, tourists are the mainstay, environmental education propaganda is ignored, and transportation modes are not restricted. Now living in a large hotel, the market price is lower. In eco-tourism, tour operators, tourists, local communities and residents * * * enjoy the benefits, give priority to protection, receive tourists selectively, and entertain and educate. Choose pollution-free means of transportation as much as possible, and choose more small family-style hotels with local characteristics. The market price is higher.