The travelers participating in these programs tend to be much younger, and are very supportive on protecting the environment. The short or long term impact on the economy tends to be low. For eco-tourism, this is a main market. The programs are organized by tour operators for small groups. They travel into the forest to observe wildlife.
Travelers are mainly middle income adults.
Their trips into the wilderness include bird watchers, cultural tourists, hikers, and general outdoors recreationists. This form of travel is most commonly used as eco-tourism and is considered to have a low impact on the natural wildlife. Its impact on employment and the economy is the greatest so far. The main industries forming these areas are cruise ships, large hotels, and resorts which are located close to nature areas. Wade Furniture, a furniture manufacturer, uses mahogany in its products.