​As mentioned on the introductory page, The International Ecotourism Society outlines principles of ecotourism. The points we believe our province falls short on are marked below: 



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When it comes to ecotourism, Newfoundland & Labrador is not limited in activities. We have three National parks, but also need to continue to advertise our Provincial parks as well. We have made steps in the right direction when it comes to eating and serving local foods, but more can be done. The following are recommended improvements that could be made:



- More sustainable accomodations (i.e; hotels - explore alternate energy)

- Better public transport (improve urgence since Hospitality NL has addressed this)

- Improve sustainable boating practices (low acoustic impact boats used in BC)

- Improve percentage protected land area (Tourists want undisturbed destinations!)

- Province wide unity has to be addressed 

- Avoid always being driven by economic gain rather than optimal conservation

- Attempt to put revenue back into conservation 





And....don't forget to always visit the