Ecological tourism in the Caribbean What are the chances for tourists, native people and nature? Good question! The most important thing is: On a long term basis everybody involved in tourism has to benefit. Tourism must not be carried out at nature's expense, because... ... if nature loses - human kind loses at the end as well. What does destruction mean? Destroyed coral reefs in the Caribbean... Seaturtles and most of the exotic animals die out... A large amount of large holiday-resorts and crowded beaches in Tobago... ... do you like this imagination? What are the consequences if... ... tourism is practiced without vision? Disappointed tourists, empty hotels and a destructed nature. Holiday-makers leave the region like a herd of sheep leaves a grazed pasture. But the difference is: a grazed pasture regenerates faster. Ecological tourism - what are the chances for Tobago? ... former poachers showing visitors the beauty of the Caribbean nature to improve their income... ... guests stay in small private accommodations - revenues stay in the country and do not go to multinational hotel-companies... ... a limited amount of mega-resorts and the observance of strict environmental rules make people love Tobago! For questions and suggestions please contact Tobago Sunrise - your local contact partner... back...