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Japamala Resort: Tioman Island's Ecological Archetype?
Responsible tourism means integration, not intrusion, with natural surroundings, SU MEI TOH visits one of Malaysia's island resorts and finds some interesting and progressive results.
Written on 07 December 2006 by Su Mei Toh
Eco Over Easy: A Guide to Malaysia's Eco Resorts
For travelers looking for adventure and ease in the jungles of Malaysia, DAVID BOWDEN highlights five stand out resorts in places surrounded by natural wonders and cozy comforts.
Written on 06 August 2006 by David Bowden
Ecotourism or Eco-Trespassing?
Responsible tourism is not a one-way street; it also means being a responsible tourist. In a visit to a forest-dwelling Orang Asli community in Temenggor, RICK GREGORY observes some uncivilized behaviour by the educated ones.
Written on 14 May 2006 by Rick Gregory
Bunaken's Bounty, Suluwesi's Sweet Spot
A real paradise. SERINA RAHMAN discovers the beauty of Bunaken National Marine Park, as pretty as displayed in guide books and glossy dive magazines. As a model marine park, we can learn a lot from the strong partnerships of park managers, local communities and tourism operators to maintain the sanctity of Bunaken.
Written on 04 January 2006 by Serina Rahman
Before You Travel: A Responsible Tourism Primer
SERINA RAHMAN shares her view on responsible tourism and highlights three principles that make up the basis of responsible tourism: contributing to the local economy; respecting cultures and investing in social capital; and environmental commitments.
Written on 12 July 2005 by Serina Rahman
APECO: Tackling Ecotourism Issues in Asia and the Pacific
APECO brings together travel industry operators with practitioners and policymakers of ecotourism. WILD ASIA's series covers its broader aspects, whether in remote jungles, underwater havens or urban landscapes.
Written on 17 April 2005 by Wild Asia
Dive Jive: An Underwater View of Ecotourism in Marine Habitats
Human attitudes are the greatest worry of the world's largest diver-training organisation, RICK GREGORY covers the PADI perspective on nature-based tourism in marine ecosystems.
Written on 30 March 2005 by Rick Gregory
Indigenous Dress and Design: How to Wear Ecotourism in Borneo?
Wooden carvings, beaded trinkets, and colourful cultural dance shows are all part of the tourist experience. But is it real? RICK GREGORY reports on how to be authentic over artificial in Asia.
Written on 30 March 2005 by Rick Gregory
Ecotourism in Asia: The Big Green Debate
Ecotourism is a misunderstood or misused term and does it imply a truly unique experience for the travel consumer? WILD ASIA listens in at APECO 2004 on a debate on the travel industry venturing into green hot spots.
Written on 30 March 2005 by Wild Asia
Ecotourism Perspectives: Views from Across Asia
Ecotourism has melded with mainstream tourism to lose its distinct qualities as consumers try to sift out eco-travel from mass-travel, RICK GREGORY found that the answers are not always so easy to obtain.
Written on 30 March 2005 by Rick Gregory
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