08 eco tourism chaudhury bayezid junnun zaffri a

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WELCOME TO MY

PROJECT


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Prospect of

ECOTOURISM

in BANGLADESHPresented By

CHAUDHURY BAYEZIDJUNNUN ZAFFRI

Submitted to

SHEIKH MEHEDI HASAN


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Contents:

Definition of Ecotourism Justification Prospect of Ecotourism in

Bangladesh

Goal Objective Tourism Development in

Bangladesh Development of Ecotourism

as a Major Trend Introducing Ecotourism

Management in Bangladesh Ecotourism Products Sustainability Inputs


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Saving WildlifeEnforcement of Law

The Role ofGovernment

Infrastructure

Marketing ofEcotourism Destinations Mis-using Ecotourism Strategy

Action Plan Outputs Conclusion Special Thanks


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Ecotourism isResponsible travel to natural areaswhich conserves the environment

and sustainsthe wellbeing of local people.

Defining Ecotourism:


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Justification:

The whole world is ow derenvironmental threat, so alltourism plan should eeco-friendlyTourist usuallyuses many things,which arederogatory towards

environment. The world is alsounder the threat ofclimaticchange. Many where ice is meltingmore rapidly thenlast 100 years.o sea level is rising that is a

threat for humanha itat and

other iodiversity. Global warmingis creating a grave threat tomanymicro-organism, so wherever youplan a tourismventure that shouldbeeco-friendly.

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In B ngladesh e need much moreconsciousness about eco-tourism

because e are facing roblem, hichare not created by us. In case ofglobal arming and climate changesBangladesh ill be one of the largestvictim but for global arming andclimate changes our contribution is

almost

To revent more loses e should bevery conscious and take necessarycongenial ste to rotect ourenvironment, so to say biodiversityso our tourism lan always should beeco-friendly.


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Prospect of Ecotourism in Bangladesh:

Bangladesh is a countryof vast, largely unknownand uns oiled naturalbeauty and reserves,which are sim ly uniqueand fascinating. Thesenatural henomenaarecom osed of hills andvales, forests, rivers,

lakes, seaand beaches,and the evergreenlandscape embracing thecountry.


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Goal:

Long term:

To create awarenessand developfacilities & requiredinfrastructure ofecotourism inBangladesh


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Goal:

Short term:To adopt and maintain

the eco-tourismprinciples that conserve,preserve and restorewhere needed the

ecological systems ofthe world by creatinginternational guidelinesfor Eco-Tourism


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Objectives: To introduce environmentally

responsible travel

To create visitation to relativelyundisturbed naturalareas,

To encourage in order to enjoy andappreciate nature (and any culturalfeatures)

To promote conservation,

To strict negative visitor impact,


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To provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of localpopulations.

To introduce eco-friendly transportation

To introduce eco-friendly living

To create opportunity for safe & squiredtravel, lodging and food for world travelers

To involve the localpeople in terms ofprogress participation and introduction ofcultural habitats and conservation ofnature


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Tourism Developmentin Bangladesh:

Various tourism facilities have been developed in many ofthe potential tourism areas by the Bangladesh Parjatan(Tourism) Corporation and other government, semi-government and non-government agencies. The

overnment of Bangladesh formulated a NationalTourism Policy in February 1992. The main objective ofthis policy is to attract investment in tourism from the

domestic private sector as wellas by foreign investors.


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Development of Ecotourism

as a Major Trend:There was a time not too far in the past whentourism focused on beach resorts withrecreational facilities.

However lately, ecotourism has developed as amajor trend. Travelling to relativelyundisturbed natural areas with the specificobject of studying, admiring and enjoying thescenery and wild plants and animals is a newphenomenon in developing countries.


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Introducing Ecotourism

Management in Bangladesh:Bangladesh can integrate herecotourism resources throughPlanning,Management and Appropriate

use, based on the following principles:

Optimum multiple use of theresources,

Maximum sustainable use, and

Conservation and development ofnatural resources.


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It means, When we promote andsell our tourist products (for

example, the Sundarbans, theHilly Districts, Coxs Bazar) wehave to make sure that theresources, such as the forests

with their numerous varietiesof trees, plants,herbs andtheir animals are notdestroyed or overexploited.


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Ecotourism Products:

Tourist products should be used insuch away that they are not going tobe destroyed.

Large numbers of tourists can be the

cause of destruction. Restrictions can be imposed on the

number of tourists, and on how theyundertake their visit, before a sitebecomes overcrowded.

To present aparticular touristlocation at which there are a numberof attractions. By doing this one canspread the load while presentingvariety to tourists.


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Sustainability:

Without controls, it is obvious that themore tourists who visit aplace, themore the ecological balance isthreatened or degraded.

We do not unnecessarily restricttourism. If we can apply the principlesof sustainable development, tourismcould be permitted, or even encouragedto grow.

ore forests could be declared as

sanctuaries for conservation and animalsprotected from illegalkillings, especiallytigers, deer, elephants and crocodiles.


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Inputs:

Product development heritageconservation & ecotourism

arketing & promotion regional markets forsustainability

Infrastructure development

for ecotourism, pollution & airsafety

Tourism facilitation visas, airaccess, information , service

standards


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Saving Wildlife:

Bangladesh has utterly failedto save its wildlife, includingthe tigers and large varieties

of birds, from theirrelentless march towardsextinction.

Habitats of wild animals arebeing systemically destroyednot only in the Sundarbansbut also throughout thecountry.


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The spotted deer, an animal of theSundarbans and essential food for

tigers, are being killed by poacherswith impunity.

Venison is sold like mutton in localmarkets.

I think Bangladesh should learn fromthe Indian experience and takemeasures to establish several bigNational Parks in different parts of

the country, to save not only thetigers but also other wildlife,including birds, and our heritage. Thisstep is essential if ecotourism is to

develop.


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Enforcement of Law:

There are good laws inBangladesh related to theenvironment, and the legal systemis potentially strong.

Nevertheless, to promote tourismand protect nature at the sametime, there is no alternative butto enforce the laws properly.


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The Role of Government:

A desire to establish tourism inBangladesh has been evident formany years; evident in the firstmaster plan for the period of 1965to 1985 and a second master plan

for 19851995. Following thelatter, a National Policy wasformulated in 1992. The BangladeshParjatan Corporation (the nationaltourism organisation) wasestablished in 1973. Bangladesh wasa founding member of WorldTourism Organization (WTO) in1975.


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The National Tourism Policy of 1992 identified five key areas fordevelopment:

Emphasis on culture and heritage;

Preservation of naturaland scenic beauty

Preservation of unspoiled beaches and the preparation of

land-use plans for beaches;

Emphasis on wildlife and preservation, and;

Protection and rehabilitation of the Sundarbans.


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Infrastructure:

Having proper infrastructure is aprerequisite for the developmentof tourism, especially ecotourism. Lack of infrastructure has beenone of the prime causes of slow tourism development in Bangladesh.A few examples will testify to the fact.

Kuakata is one of the few beaches in the world offering a fullview

of both the sunrise and sunset.It is a sloping sandy beach withcoconut groves, towering cliffs, waves to be surfed and fish to be

caught. Unfortunately, it takes 12 hours on eight ferries to getthere. This is enough for a tourist to lose interest in making avisit.


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The Hilly Districts offer diversified tourist attractionsranging from fascinating triballife, tropical evergreen

forest, blue lakes, to picturesque valleys. However, many ofthe attractions have remained virtually inaccessible. Unlikemany hill environments around the world, this area is notbarren, but majestically green. The average height of the

hills is around 122 m. The highest peak of BangladeshTahjindong is in the Chimbukvalley, at 1412 m. This peak isnot accessible by road.


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The Sundarbans is the worlds largest mangrove forest.No infrastructure has been developed to provide tourists

with food, lodging and transport to the area. There are no arrangements for regular water transport

allowing for safe travel through the waterways.

And because of this its potential ecotourism attractions

have remained largely unexplored. A multidimensional,comprehensive development plan needs to be prepared forthe area


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Marketing of EcotourismDestinations:

Clearly, promotion and advertising play averysignificant role in establishing aproduct in themarketplace.

Brochures and other promotional material could bedistributed through all foreign missions inBangladesh, through Bangladesh Biman, the nationalcarrier.

Participation in international tourism fairs,

publication of features and advertisements in tradejournals would enable the country to promote itsecotourism products.

Only by a serious effort in promotion willBangladesh start to be seen as an ecotourism

destination.


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Mis-using Ecotourism:

Ecotourism may be the most over-used and mis-used word inthe adventure travel industry.

Aloose interpretation of the definition of ecotourism allowscompanies to market themselves as something that they are not.It boils down to 2 words: "Conserve" and "Improve".

If true ecotourism is important to you, please ask the tripprovider alot of questions to determine if your tripwill help"conserve and improve" the places you visit.


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Strategy:

Iwould like to suggest a Strategywhich has three phases....

First, to assess the currentsituation and potential.

Second, to determine a desirabletourism strategy situation andidentify steps to reach thissituation.

Third, to write an ecotourismstrategy document and publishit,and circulate it to potentialsources of financialand technicalassistance and other interested

parties.


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Action plan:

Develop guide (international standard) Trained up natural eco-tourism aspect Constructed Environment Friendly Cottage Provide or Hire Environment Friendly Vehicle Protected arine Park & NaturalAquarium Developpromotion & campaign materials (hard & soft

copy)

Developed & Lunching Web site Promotion & Campaign Involvement of local stakeholders in allprocesses


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Outputs:

Tourists turn over willbe from around the

worldIt will be a significantamount of revenueearning source & willcontribute oureconomic growth


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Conclution:To create a form of tourism that utilises unique local,natural, historical and cultural resources, and to promotethe conservation and preservation of forests throughproper management, and to combine successfully theresources and the promotion of tourism, it is necessaryto implement ecotourism in a planned way. Thephilosophies and practices of ecotourism can be, andshould be, a part of the tourism development strategyfor Bangladesh. Tourists visiting virtually unknown,developing countries like Bangladesh are concerned aboutfood, disease, infection, inconvenience, languagebarriers, safety and security and so on. Therefore thisnegative image has to be addressed by the BangladeshParajatan Corporation by participating in internationalfairs, seminars and workshops and also throughadvertising and publicity campaigns.


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Government, NGOs and private organisersinvolved in the general tourism sector

should work hand in hand to developecotourism.

Ultimately, with the right policies andunderstanding of the relationship betweentourism and the environment, all tourism

(including mainstream) will move towardsbeing sustainable.


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Special Thanks to:

Sheikh Mehdi Hasan Sir

Shikha Apu

Internet & Google


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Thank you all for your patience

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ay ALLAH Bless you all

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