Review

Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability

Volume: 10 Number: 1 June 30, 2026
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Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability

Abstract

Nowadays the search of tourists for authentic experiences and the increasing negative effects of mass tourism, known as sea, sand and sun, on destinations, have led to a growing interest in ecotourism and its activities. Ecotourism is a nature-based tourism activity that protects the environment and gives importance to the welfare of local people. Therefore, the only way to ensure the protection and transfer of natural, environmental and biological resources, which are among the main objectives of ecotourism, to future generations is to ensure environmental sustainability. As such, the understanding of environmental sustainability has become increasingly important recently. Environmental sustainability is a holistic understanding that minimizes the effects of humans on nature and the environment, uses natural resources in a balanced way and aims to leave a healthy environment to future generations. It is emphasized that the importance of ecotourism activities and environmental sustainability will continue to increase rapidly in the future thanks to the developments in technology. Artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain, big data and drone technologies in particular will provide significant benefits in achieving environmental sustainability goals such as energy saving, water saving and waste management. In addition, to ensure environmental sustainability, it is necessary to minimize dependence on fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy. In the light of all this information, this section explains the concept of ecotourism, the principles and benefits of ecotourism and the concept of environmental sustainability. Subsequently, future trends and applications of ecotourism and environmental sustainability are presented.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sustainable Tourism

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

July 9, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Hazarhun, D. E., Çetinsöz, B. C., & Ergün, Z. (2026). Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability. Uluslararası Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, 10(1), 107-118. https://doi.org/10.30625/ijctr.1739018
AMA
1.Hazarhun DE, Çetinsöz BC, Ergün Z. Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability. IJCTR. 2026;10(1):107-118. doi:10.30625/ijctr.1739018
Chicago
Hazarhun, Dr. Eda, Burçin Cevdet Çetinsöz, and Zeynep Ergün. 2026. “Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability”. Uluslararası Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 (1): 107-18. https://doi.org/10.30625/ijctr.1739018.
EndNote
Hazarhun DE, Çetinsöz BC, Ergün Z (June 1, 2026) Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability. Uluslararası Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 10 1 107–118.
IEEE
[1]D. E. Hazarhun, B. C. Çetinsöz, and Z. Ergün, “Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability”, IJCTR, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 107–118, June 2026, doi: 10.30625/ijctr.1739018.
ISNAD
Hazarhun, Dr. Eda - Çetinsöz, Burçin Cevdet - Ergün, Zeynep. “Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability”. Uluslararası Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi 10/1 (June 1, 2026): 107-118. https://doi.org/10.30625/ijctr.1739018.
JAMA
1.Hazarhun DE, Çetinsöz BC, Ergün Z. Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability. IJCTR. 2026;10:107–118.
MLA
Hazarhun, Dr. Eda, et al. “Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability”. Uluslararası Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 107-18, doi:10.30625/ijctr.1739018.
Vancouver
1.Dr. Eda Hazarhun, Burçin Cevdet Çetinsöz, Zeynep Ergün. Charting The Path Forward: Envisioning The Future of Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability. IJCTR. 2026 Jun. 1;10(1):107-18. doi:10.30625/ijctr.1739018