A Critical Evaluation of Sustainable Ecotourism Practices in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

newlineSome of the conclusions that are drawn from the consolidated summary of findings from newlinethe responses of the 6 stakeholder categories are positive. Infrastructure developed for newlineEcotourism projects blends with the natural and cultural environment of the locations. newlineEcotourism enterprises are working cooperatively with local authorities and communities newlineto meet local needs. Economic benefits for the local communities are being maximized newlinethrough participation, ownership and business opportunities. There are no conflicts for newlineresource use between ecotourism and livelihood of local communities. Ecotourism newlineenterprises are educating the tourists on conservation and also appropriately interpreting newlinelocal culture and nature. The tourism enterprises at ecotourism destinations are small newlinescale and catering to individual and small groups of tourists. The tourists at the newlineecotourism establishments are behaving in a responsible manner. newline