TIES Code of Conduct

Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:

• Minimize impact.
• Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
• Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
• Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
• Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people. 
• Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate.

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As the world's oldest and largest international ecotourism association, TIES seeks to be the global source of knowledge and advocacy uniting communities, conservation, and sustainable travel.

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ESTC 2010

The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) will utilize innovative multi-stakeholder strategies to implement sustainable change for bio-cultural conservation. Portland, Oregon, USA - Sept. 8-10, 2010

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