In Italy, attention is often focused on cultural restoration while natural resources are overlooked and under appreciated. As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable travel. Through a sensitivity to issues of ecology and sustainability, today’s travelers can be a powerful force in preserving and restoring the places they visit.
Ecotourism, a rising trend in sustainable travel, focuses on the conservation of natural habitats—mainly, on how to use them to build up the economy without exploitation or overdevelopment. Travelers can make a difference by doing advance research, by supporting organizations and establishments that pay attention to their carbon “footprint,” and by patronizing establishments that strive to be environmentally friendly. Recently, ecotourism has been getting more creative, interesting and diverse. Opportunities in Italy can be found at www.ecoturismo-italia.it, an Italian nonprofit that works in conjunction with other international organizations. For information on environmental conservation, see the resources below or the Beyond Tourism section of this book.
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