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The objective of this study was to make a proposal for a management plan for the enterprises of the Ecotourism Corridor of the San Vicente canton. It was carried out under a qualitative approach, with on-site visits, using an observation sheet for data collection and interviews with the leaders of the associations, information that allowed the elaboration of a management plan proposal that will serve for the execution of the ten aligned ventures. to promote sustainable tourism in the San Vicente canton, for which it was necessary to know the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities of each one of them, likewise an organizational structure model was made that will help them establish the roles they must perform within of its functions, the organizational, economic, natural, and climatic risks that must be faced were detected through field visits to each association. In conclusion, the shortcomings located in each enterprise were determined, for which it is essential that the management plan be applied in a timely manner as a basic tool for the execution of its administrative and financial activities, that if the associations apply it and work with clear objectives and jointly they will be able to reactivate the economy of the San Vicente canton through the Ecotourism Corridor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential of ecotourism certification system has a promising development, considering increasing demands for environmentally friendly accommodation facilities for tourists on their vacations. The importance of the certification system and its impact or influence on the economic, social environment but also on the natural environment is a very big one. The opportunities offered by the certification activity are very wide, offering a number of advantages to the local communities, but also to the tour operators in the areas where such a system is implemented. That is why the standards regarding the ecological labeling have been developed and have been introduced in the national and regional systems of life cycle analysis of the products. The goal of the paper is to highlight the current situation, possibilities and approaches to ecological certification in tourism in Romania and to bring to the fore some fundamental elements regarding the ecological label. To determine the current attitude of the Romanian consumers towards the ecological labeling of the products, an questionnaire was carried out. It focused on identifying the perception of Romanian consumers towards the ecological label and how it influences their buying behavior. Based on the results of this research, we could observe the high level of notoriety of eco-labels among Romanian consumers, but also a nebulosity regarding the notion of eco-label, the uncertainty making its presence among our respondents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Areas with natural forest potential that are still preserved have the potential to birdwatching activities, a concept of sustainable tourism to preserve the environment and increase the participation of local communities. Protected forests in the South Malang area are natural forests which are still protected by habitat conditions for wild animals, especially for bird species. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential development of a birdwatching track based on the distribution of birds in the Protected Forest Area of Sumbermanjing Kulon KPH Malang. Make a path of observation and identify the types of birds found in protected forests. Knowing the community's response to birdwatching activities around protected forests through interviews. Data analysis was done by making a map of the distribution of maps and the potential of the observation pathway using the ArcGis 10.3 program. There are 51 species of birds with 3.4 species diversity (H ') in the high category. The potential of 22 birdwatching routes with mostly flat road conditions (59%), sloping (23%) and steep (18%). Bird species that can be found in 6 species of birds for each observation pathway. Knowledge of respondents related to the ability to recognize 3-5 species of birds 40%, recognize 70% birdwatching activities, and 83% of respondents' agree with the development of birdwatching as a tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ecotourism is an important component of tourism and consists in visiting natural areas for relaxation in nature, for psychic recovery, knowledge, appreciation of nature and its effects. Ecotourism plays a significant role in the economic development of an area or region of tourist attraction. The most important positive effects refer to the contributions in the state revenues, generated by the tourist expenses and the export and import of complementary goods for the receiving countries, and to the stimulation of investments in various sectors, thus, through the multiplier effect of the tourism contributing to the economic prosperity of the country. Ecotourism is and will be an important direction for the sustainable and economic development of Romania, our country being one of the first countries in the world where a standard for the evaluation of ecotourism destinations is applied. It is adapted according to the criteria of the World Council for Sustainable Tourism and is under the administration of the Ministry of Tourism. This article presents the new opportunities for developing and supporting ecotourism in Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]