http://www.almotamar.net صحيفة إلكترونية يومية تصدر عن حزب المؤتمر الشعبي العام (اليمن) http://www.almotamar.net/739.htm 2006-09-06 What Is Ecotourism? Because there is no universally accepted ecotourism certification, some tour operators include hotels that offer amenities like recycling bins and optional daily linen service in their broad definition. Environmentalists argue that the concept must extend to cultures and education. "Ecotourism aims to promote and foster a respect and an increase in awareness of other cultures and their perception of nature," says Stephen Wearing, PhD, a senior lecturer at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia.