Ecotourism tackles the two facets of environmental wellness: helping to conserve the environment and by improving individual wellbeing. Environmental wellness entails making a positive impact on the environment while enhancing overall individual wellbeing. Subsequently, this article will expound on how this can be achieved with eco-tourism. Ecotourism promotes environmental preservation Firstly, Ecotourism promotes environmental protection as it encourages sustainable travel

According to the International Ecotourism Society (TIES, n.d.), Ecotourism is characterised as responsible travel to natural destinations that seeks to conserve the environment, and sustains the well-being of locals, alongside education and interpretation. A few of its aims include encouraging respect, environmental and cultural awareness, generating income for the local population and conservation efforts, whilst providing a pleasant experience for both tourists and hosts (T