Institute of Eco Tourism

Located in Sedona, Arizona, the Institute of Eco Tourism is helping travelers understand how they can help the environment while continuing their travels. The center is located near the Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, and right next to the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. The center serves as a community resource for educating, informing, and inspiring travelers to be ecologically responsible in their travels. The trend of ecotourism continues to grow and specifically refers to the act of having an eco-friendly experience in a natural environment while respecting the sensitivity of the environment. It includes recycling, water conservation, and energy efficiency in your travels, as well as patronizing travel establishments that do the same. The center is committed to " addressing environmental problems by promoting environmentally conscious tourism, sustainable community development and experiential, place-based environmental education." The center does this through a variety of educational programs, events, seminars, and lectures. There are also a number of interactive exhibits that help travelers explore natural history, culture, and conservation. The building itself places a great deal of responsibility on conservation and the center practices what it preaches, having used recycled materials in its building.