EcoTrotters.com - Community for EcoTravelers

Travellers concerned with the environment can now cluster together and discuss ecotourism on social travel site EcoTrotters. This community is concerned all about environmentally friendly travel and preservation. Members can trade tips and advice, they can post about their own travel experiences, and discuss ways in which to travel smartly. To get started, simply select a location on the map, or choose from the most popular locales as displayed on the homepage. Each vacation spot has reviews, hotel recs, and discussion threads. Many of the current top destinations are located in South and Central America. Once registered, you can add your own reviews and upload photos and videos. You can also look for volunteer opportunities, events and popular activities. All members get their own profile space where they can list their favorite places and their planned trips.

“EcoTrotters is the only online traveler community that provides recommendations for ecovacations, allowing users to share ideas, suggestions, and travel tips for travelers interested in ecotourism. Our community is focused on increasing information to travelers interested in personal growth, volunteering, and learning new ways to live on the planet through travel. Our focus is on hotels and activities that promote responsible ecotravel, and include programs that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment, in addition to enhancing the cultural integrity of locals.”

There is definitely a growing niche audience for this. As more and more people are concerned about the environment and cultural preservation, sites like this fulfill a pressing need. EcoTrotters offers users a simple, yet friendly community to share and discuss their concerns about travel and the environment.

The site feels empty; it needs more personality. Perhaps it could add some editorial content describing ecotravel and also offering tips about ecotourism. How will EcoTrotters market itself to gain more numbers?