Are there any international regulations governing ecotourism?
There is much controversy in the ecotourism community about companies (often travel agencies, resorts, transportation providers, and tour companies) that claim to provide ecotourism services. Currently, there is no regulation of the industry and thus no accreditation body or standards in place. Of course, each country, state, city, etc. may develop its own laws for the tourism industry in general and guidelines for environmental impact. This will remain on the list of ecotourism frequently asked questions until international bodies make headway on the issue.
