Eco-Travel in the Americas

Travelers leave marks on the cultures and landscape of the places they visit—for better and worse. Planeta.com is working to make tourists and the tourism industry more aware of this, particularly in the Americas, where tourism is booming. Its depth is impressive. Features include articles on a wide variety issues—a recent contribution looks at eco-tourism in Chiapas, Mexico—and a directory of environmentally conscious tourism firms in Latin America.

In November, the site will host an online conference examining the interplay between the media, the environment and tourism. Planeta’s stated aim is to “create a much-needed public space for the development of conscientious tourism that benefits travelers and locals alike.” It fulfills that mission admirably.

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