Conditions that Facilitate the Emergence and Success of Ecotourism: The Case of Costa Rica

With an extensive history of environmental policies and protections, Costa Rica has become leader to the rest world. Most administrations in have issues on their agendas, which demonstrates country's commitment conservation protection. These efforts can be observed transition from traditional forms tourism what’s known as ecotourism. This form been gaining a lot international interest, there is debate whether it beneficial sustainable development model. paper will take step back address question what are necessary conditions for ecotourism emerge successfully first place. By using example, concludes that strong government support; general local awareness education; proper management, operational capacities, institutions; effective involvement communication communities; all facilitated emergence success