As public awareness grows of the negative effects of mass tourism, more travel companies are providing options that enhance - rather than harm-local cultures and environments.

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The following examples from around the world show how innovative local programs can promote sustainable tourism that benefits tourists, locals, and the environment.

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Ecolodges now provide a sustainable travel option for these tourists.

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Many of the lodges are built with renewable materials that are found locally.

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For example, at some ecolodges, guests learn how to make dishes using local ingredients.

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This kind of tourism leads to a deeper, more enriching experience for travelers, and for locals, whose livelihoods improve.

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This kind of tourism leads to a deeper, more enriching experience for travelers, and for locals, whose livelihoods improve.

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They launched their partnership-3 Sisters Adventure Trekking-with two main goals.

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The training program includes classes in English, health, and awareness of ecological issues.

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I learned to become an a (a)   (대표) for my country,” says one of the graduates for the program.

Also known as Ayer’s Rock, the famous l (a)   (~장소) is an Australian icon and a hot spot for tourists.

Until recently, many visitors came to Uluru with the o (a)   (목적) of climbing it.

In fact, in 2019, the government of Australiahas introduced an o (a)   (공식적인) policy to stop visitors from climbing the monument.

However, it is also a s (a)   (성스러운) site for the Anangu people, the traditional owners of the rock.

For the Anangu, climbing Uluru is a s (a)   (영적인) experience.

Some of these tour companies hire i (a)   (현지인의) guides who can share the perspectives of the local people.

Some of these tour companies hire indigenous guides who can share the p (a)   (관점) of the local people.