| A sub-sector of the tourism industry, known as ecotourism, claims to provide a mutually beneficial relationship between tourism and the environment by encouraging environmental and cultural conservation through economic incentives. This research evaluated in depth, a community-based ecotourism (CBE) project in Nepal for its success in developing the capabilities of the local communities to plan, manage, and monitor sustainable ecotourism activities. This research was expanded by evaluating the basic monitoring methods used by 15 other CBE projects from around the world. The final results show CBE projects can result in an equitable distribution of income from tourism, but environmental resources may not be protected well enough for long-term sustainability. |
