“Tourism’s Green Frontier” Special Report by IDB – (La Verde Frontera del Turismo – Un Informe del BID)

Some recommended reading material :

“Tourism’s Green Frontier” Ecotourism in Latin America

a special report from IDB (Inter-American Development Bank)

“La Verde Frontera del Turismo” Ecoturismo en America Latina

un informe especial del BID (Banco Interamericano del Desarollo)

A Green Seal of Approval : Why international standards for quality certification will benefit tourists, private firms, and the environment

From IDB America  (Inter-American Development Bank)

By Roger Hamilton

Adventuresome tourists love pleasant surprises such as spotting a shy bird or witnessing a spectacular sunset. But not when the surprise is a malfunctioning toilet.

Out in the world of sustainable tourism, too often it is “buyer beware.” How can a tourist be assured of safe food, clean lodging, and quality services? How can a responsible traveler know if a hotel or guide service truly respects the environment or if it treats local communities fairly?

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IDB America “A Green Seal of Approval”