About EFB

EFB is a socio-economic project conceived and designed by ‘ Suchintya Research Group ' of Bangladesh and implemented under supervision and administration of ‘ Moharaj d'l Ocean Indien Inc '. Mauritius in association with ‘ FaireWay Group' , with agents in Australia and USA.

The goal is to promote ecotourism in Bangladesh . EFB seeks to strength the socio-economic opportunities for youth (under 30) and women entrepreneurs through ICT and infrastructural planning/support and the development of Bangladesh 's infant hospitality and ecotourism industry.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

EFB promotes responsible travel to natural areas. We hope to conserve the environment and improve the well-being of local people by:

• Creating an international network with national network of individuals, institutions and the tourism industry
• Informing tourists and members of the hospitality industry.
• Influencing the tourism industry, public institutions and donors to incorporate the ecotourism and its principles into operations and policies.

Our Vision

EFB seeks to be Bangladesh 's benchmark for regional and global source of knowledge and best practices. We will unite youth and women ecotourism enterprises, promote conservation, and develop sustainable travel.

Executive Body

 Staff

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 EFB Team

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  History

EFB History

EFB History is under construction.

The International Ecotourism Society TIES' History

1994

Sponsors first "International Ecolodge Forum and Field Seminar on Ecolodge Design" at Maho Bay Camps, St. John , U.S. Virgin Islands.

Holds the first "International Ecotourism Partners" meeting in Virgin Islands to foster national and regional ecotourism associations.

1995

Launches Ecotourism News Service and Ecotourism Society Research Service; issues first fact sheets and information packets.

Publishes The Ecolodge Sourcebook for Planners and Developers .

Holds forum in Costa Rica with participants from over 30 countries to define international ecolodge standards.

1996

Holds first "Marine Ecotourism Workshop" in Hawaii .

Co-publishes Tourism, Ecotourism and Protected Areas , with the World Conservation Union (IUCN).

1997

Launches website.

Co-hosts first regional forum, "Ecotourism and Community Participation," in Quito , Ecuador .

Together with Kenya Wildlife Service and Ecotourism Society of Kenya , sponsors regional conference, "Ecotourism at the Crossroads: Charting the Way Forward," in Nairobi , Kenya .

1998

Holds regional workshop, "Planning and Developing an Ecotourism Destination," in Quintana Roo , Mexico .

Co-hosts ecotourism training workshop for tour operators in Tahiti .

Conducts "Marine Ecotourism Stakeholder" meetings in the Caribbean and Mexico .

1999

Publishes Marine Ecotourism Guidelines.

Holds ecotourism training workshop at the World Ecotourism Conference in Sabah , Malaysia .

Works with the Programme for Belize to analyze revenue generating strategies for conserving coral reefs.

Produces Cultural Survival Quarterly issue entitled "Protecting Indigenous Culture and Land through Ecotourism."

2000

Kicks off first consumer education campaign, "Your Travel Choice Can Make a Difference."

Attends "Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Certification Workshop" at Mohonk Mountain House, New York and signs seminal "Mohonk Agreement."

Publishes The Business of Ecolodges , based on international survey of financial data from ecolodges.

Changes name to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) in preparation for International Year of Ecotourism (IYE); moves its office from North Bennington to Burlington , Vermont .

2001

With the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), holds IYE regional meetings in Belize and the Seychelles .

Launches new online magazine, Ecotourism Observer . and publishes Ecotourism: Principles, Practices and Policies for Sustainability .

Joins Rainforest Alliance's initiative to assess feasibility of creating accreditation system for sustainable tourism and ecotourism certification.

2002

Holds additional IYE regional meetings in India , Peru , Thailand , Kenya and Sweden .

2003

Participates in World Ecotourism Summit in Quebec City , Canada , organizing NGOs and indigenous groups, and offering training workshops.

Publishes International Ecolodge Guidelines.

Martha Honey becomes new Executive Director.

Headquarters move to Washington , DC .

Conducts study on social and environmental footprint of nature-based lodges around the world.

Launches distance learning courses and Sustainable Tourism Certification with the George Washington University .

2004

Co-hosts the first Traveler's Philanthropy conference at Stanford University in California .

Holds first Annual General Meeting open to all members and first "Celebration of Ecotourism and Eco-Holiday Auction," in Washington , DC .

Begins multi-year research on tourism certification as part of Rainforest Alliance-led project focusing on five Latin American countries.

2005

Supports relief efforts and advocates for sustainable tourism in Indian Ocean countries devastated by tsunami.

Marks 15 th anniversary with second "Celebration of Ecotourism" in Washington , DC .

Sponsors first conference on "Ecotourism in the U.S. ," in Bar Harbor , Maine , together with local Chamber of Commerce.

2006

Holds the third annual "Celebration of Ecotourism" in Washington , DC , highlighting best of the best eco-holiday packages from around the world.

Launches the Advocacy Campaign "Traveling with Climate in Mind"

2007

Holds the fourth annual "Celebration of Ecotourism" at the Organization of the American States (OAS) Building in Washington , DC . 

Organizes the Global Ecotourism Conference 2007 ( Oslo , Norway ), the first global gathering of ecotourism professionals after the IYE

Organizess the North American Ecotourism Conference 2007 ( Madison , Wisconsin ), the first bi-national conference focused on ecotourism in North America .