Is ecotourism and conservation compatible?

[Manul]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #201 "Eco-tourism in Australia", question 1

Tourism is one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries; it can contribute to ......... economic development and substantial employment generation in Australia in the coming years.

(a) full
(b) partial
(c) potential
(d) sound

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #201 "Eco-tourism in Australia", answer 1

Tourism is one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries; it can contribute to sound economic development and substantial employment generation in Australia in the coming years.

Correct answer: (d) sound
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is ecotourism and conservation compatible ? if so please give examples.

Manul

[Kanjikook]

Is than an english question or are you after an environmental debate? :wink:

Eco-tourism is compatible (fits with, is in harmony with) with conservation - Eco-tourism is intended to promote responsible development and tourism activities that minimise impacts on the environment. That is, it encourages conservation of the natural environment that the tourists are paying so much money to go and see.

If you were asking are the terms synonymous, I'd say no.