Employing Ecotourism Opportunities for Sustainability in the Aral Sea Region: Prospects and Challenges

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
This is simply the right thing to do
To conserve the environment
To improve lives in the
local communities
To employ local people
To make money
To take advantage of
governmental incentives

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Sustainability
2020
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6.
To what extent do you agree that ecotourism should
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Contribute financially to
environmental conservation
Promote conservation awareness
Increase awareness of tourists
Provide authentic tourism experiences
Educate community members
Provide local employment
Provide fun and adventure to tourists
Take place in rural and remote locations
Generate profits for businesses
Involve only certain kinds of tourists
7.
Which of the following, in your opinion, can be classified as part of ecotourism in the Aral
Sea region?
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Agritourism
Desert tourism (i.e., riding camel)
Gastronomic tourism (national food, prepare fishing foods)
Recreation tourism (hot sand, saline lakes)
Hunting tourism
Tour to Badai Tugai nature reserve
Ornithological tour in the Aral Sea region
View of the mighty Amudarya River
Dining at the yurt
Fishing in the calm backwaters of the Amudarya
Arts and crafts in Aral Sea region
Tour to Ship Cemetery in Muynak
Horse cart ride
Folklore show
Participate in and see preparation of national bread
8.
To what extent the following attributes are important for a “typical” eco tour