Proponents of "geotourism" believe that it benefits local residents in many ways, including economically, since travel businesses strive to use local workforce, products, and services.
A new National Geographic competition aims to raise awareness to ways geotourism may be beneficial to the local communities. Winners will be innovators in geotourism and applications are now open through April 9.
If you are part of a committed organization or governemnt you can also sign the "Geotourism Charter" (p.s.: totally non-binding and unenforceable).
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