THE ECOLOGICAL TOURISM’S PHENOMENONA IS CONSIDERED AS A MAINSTREAM OF CURRENT WORLD

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Abstract: The article discusses various approaches to the definition of the concept "ecological tourism". In general, there are two main approaches to the definition ecological sector of tourism. In the first case, ecotourism is called tourism, the main object of which is "wild" nature. Other scholars identify the concepts of "ecological tourism" and "sustainable" or "green tourism", which is characterized by nature management that does not lead to the degradation of resources, because part of the income from its development is used for their protection and restoration. The publication analyzes both approaches to the definition of the concept and argues their absence. The author identifies three groups of definitions of the concept "ecological tourism" in terms of content. The first group included definitions that are general and abstract and do not reflect the entire specificity of ecological tourism.
The second group consisted of definitions of the concept, which display only 3 components of ecological tourism. In the third group more specific definitions were presented, but in which the authors focus on various aspects of this type of tourism The author made an attempt to formulate his own definition of the concept of "ecotourism": this is a nature-oriented type of tourism, which is designed to harmonize the relationship between man and the environment, an important function of which is environmental education and upbringing. Its implementation requires relatively untouched natural and distinctive cultural landscapes, a sensitive and careful attitude to ecosystems, assistance in implementing environmental projects and improving the well-being of the local population