eco tourism

Woodlark Island Embraces Eco-Tourism, Carbon Trade

The initiative was revealed by Isi Henry Leonard, local member and Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture, during his visit to Guasopa Station on the island.

Minister Leonard emphasized the importance of community involvement and the need for local consent and support to move forward with these plans.

DSIP budget must include tourism - eco-tour operator

Eco-tourism business owner Vincent Kumura says districts must promote sustainable eco-tourism as it isĀ  necessary in the tourism industry.

Kumura is the managing director for Snow Pass eco-lodge located at Bundi in Madang Province.

He added that in order to sustain eco-tourism businesses there must be better access to government services such as road infrastructure, education and security.

Kumara highlighted that tourism must be sustainable because if one can't apply sustainable tourism practices, his or her business dies.