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Aboriginal Tourism Canada
National organisation with mission to influence and develop tourism policies and programs to benefit Aboriginal people in Canada.

Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association (AWRTA)
Members trade association formed to promote sustainable tourism in Alaska. Directory of approved members who abide by agreed Ecotourism guidelines.

Association of Small Scale Enterprises in Tourism
Established to bring together, advocate for, and promote small enterprises active in the Gambian tourism industry. Contains guidelines for visitors and guides, and information about Gambian culture.

Ecotourism Australia
Non-profit organization operates an eco-certification program to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia.

Ecotourism Society Pakistan
Dedicated to the cause of integrated tourism research and promoting sustainable mountain development with a particular focus on mountain eco-regions.

Friends of Nature - Nepal
Service oriented non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting ecotourism and conservation of environment in Nepal.

Hawaii Ecotourism Association
Mission is to preserve Hawaii's environment and culture through the promotion of responsible tourism practices. Includes liks to member operators.

International Ecotourism Club
Network of ecolodges and operators. Includes articles and interviews with exotourism experts.

The Belize Ecotourism Association (BETA)
Serves as an advocate for conservation and ecologically sound development of tourism within the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) and Belize. The site contains current ecotourism issues, projects and practices.

The International Ecotourism Society
Provides guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, research and publications to foster sound ecotourism development, with membership in over seventy countries.

Tourism Concern
Campaigns to reduce social and environmental problems connected to tourism. Includes guides to ethical tourism and educational resources for students and teachers, and members area with forums.