Editing Ecotourism (section)

=== Potential socio-cultural benefits ===
A holistic approach to ecotourism must promote socio-cultural as well as economic and ecological practices. The direct and indirect socio-cultural benefits are outlined as follows:

==== Direct and indirect benefits ====

* Foster community stability and well-being through economic benefits and local participation
* Aesthetic and spiritual benefits and enjoyment for locals and tourists
* Accessible to a broad spectrum of the population

When assessing the potential positive impacts of ecotourism, it is necessary to mention that ecotourism can have unintended negative effects as well. Negative impacts can be mitigated through regulations and [[Code of conduct|codes of conduct]] that effectively and persuasively impart messages about appropriate visitor behavior.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Weaver |first=David |title=Ecotourism, 2nd edition |publisher=Wiley |year=2008 |isbn=978-0470813041 |edition=2nd |pages=124–130 |language=English}}</ref>