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Summary Ecotourism is a canyon or an abyss that separates conservationists on one side and tourism promoters on the other. If we want to understand ecotourism, we have to create a bridge. Ecotourism is a unique niche within the tourism market. It has commercial value and it illuminates the goals of where all forms of tourism can lead - environmental and cultural sensitivity and sustainability. Successful ecotourism operations demand inter-sectoral support.