You may not be very familiar with "ecotourism".
It is a new term in today's tourism industry.But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday.
Ecotourism, which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism, is typically defined(定义)as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages (遗产) are the main attractions.It takes ecology and culture into consideration . Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural spots also form'a part of ecotourism.
Ecotourism is developing at great speed.According to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization, ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5% worldwide.