| Abstract: |
This paper briefly reviews the literature on the emerging concept of
eco-adventure and cultural tourism, dubbed "green and gold tourism,"
respectively. It provides the rationale for conducting such a study in the
Philippines (why the concern for inclusivity and environmental sustainability
in tourism). It then establishes the feasible scope of such study and lists
illustrative activities of inclusive and sustainable green and gold tourism.
It also identifies concerns and issues about green and gold tourism in APEC
countries and in the Philippines. Finally, it classifies emerging good
practices in this area, including volunteer travel, promotion of home stays,
community-organized and -owned tourism activities, establishing nonmainstream
tourist routes and destinations, and tourists' involvement in cultural
preservation and eco-rehabilitation. |
| Keywords: |
Philippines, eco-adventure tourism, cultural tourism, green tourism, gold tourism, inclusive tourism, sustainable tourism, nontraditional tourism |