(IN): Can eco-tourism save the tiger?

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*Can eco-tourism save the tiger?*

 

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Tourism is often blamed for putting pressure on our national parks and

natural resources as well as damaging wilderness because of practices like

dumping of garbage.

 

If you are a visitor to a National Park and you want to be a responsible

tourist then this series is for you.

 

In this special internet series we showcase resorts that have been audited

by TOFT- Travel Operators for Tigers- a campaign aimed at promoting

responsible tourism. These are resorts located close to tiger habitats and

have ranked high on the audit because of their practise of encouraging

garbage recycling , employment of local people and contributing funds to

nature conservation.

 

In this series on ibnlive.com we have highlighted the experiences of people

who run these resorts, what its like to be surrounded by wildlife and how

tourism can help wildlife conservation. We have also provided a list of

properties that ranked high in the audit conducted by TOFT.

 

Do keep in mind CNN-IBN does not endorse these properties in anyway but is

showcasing them based on an audit conducted by TOFT. Across the country

there will be many such properties that are engaging in eco-tourism.

 

If you would like to share any of your experiences in wilderness areas or of

properties that are practicing eco-tourism, send us your ideas and

suggestions.

 

ABOUT TOFT

 

The Travel Operators for Tigers is a campaign initiative aimed at a

collective and inclusive UK travel and tourism response to the tiger crisis

in India. Tiger tourism derives hundreds of millions of pounds, rupees and

dollars of revenue for travel operators, accommodation and service providers

in India yet a tiny, almost negligible, fraction of this is currently

reinvested in the conservation of the very parks and reserves you will enjoy

as part of your holiday. TOFT works closely with resorts around the country

and its members adhere to a strict code of conduct which which ensures not

only better experiences for you as a traveller but a better long term future

for Indian wildlife.

 

 

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