ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
The
Department implements ecotourism entrepreneurship
development programmes for local communities in protected
areas. The Department promotes ecotourism development
that provides sustainable economic benefits to local
communities in protected areas by supporting tourism
services development, such as:
• |
Resort
/ chalet / hotel / campground operators |
• |
Transportation
/ food / drinks / souvenir services |
• |
Travel
and tour agencies |
• |
Tourist
guides |
• |
Area
maintenance contractors |
| • |
Basic
tourism services providers – internet,
laundry and other convenience services |
| The Department welcomes local community involvement
and support of ecotourism business/services activities
by providing infrastructure development such as: |
• |
Building
chalets / hostels / shops |
• |
Providing
campground facilities |
• |
Tourist
facilities - roads, trails, electricity, water
and other utilities |
• |
Basic
amenities and tourist safety features |
The
Department provides opportunities for local community
involvement in the ecotourism industry through dialogues/
lectures, community awareness programmes, vocational
capacity-building and industrial training through
nature guide training courses. |
