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Principles for Developing Your Ecotourism Business Plan

Tinelle Bustam andTaylor Stein


Release Date: 6/24/2019

Reviewed At: 12/9/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr299-2008

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Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive guide for developing an ecotourism business plan in Florida. It outlines the benefits of ecotourism, such as income generation and conservation, and details the necessary components of a business plan, including business description, marketing strategy, financial structure, and management. The guide emphasizes the importance of strategic planning to address challenges and ensure sustainability, offering insights into various business models and resources available for ecotourism operators. Original publication date June 2008.

About this Publication

This document is FOR237, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2010. Revised June 2019. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Bustam, T. D., & Stein, T. V. (2013). Principles for Developing Your Ecotourism Business Plan. EDIS, 2013(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr299-2008

Authors

Tinelle Bustam
Tinelle Bustam
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USDA
Taylor Stein
Taylor Stein
Specialist
University of Florida

professor and associate director, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

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