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COMPARIONBETWEENRESORTANDECOVILLAGE:GROUP C

G I T E S H S . | M O N I C A K . | V I B H U T I N . | S A C H I N W . AOA SEMXII

Resort Ecovillage

1. A resort is a place used for relaxation or

recreation,attractingvisitors forholidays

orvacations.

Resorts

are

places,

towns

or

sometimes commercial establishment

operatedbyasinglecompany.

Ecovillages are intentional communities

with the goal of becoming more socially,

economicallyand

ecologically

sustainable.

2. A place that is a popular destination for

vacations or recreation, or which is

frequentedforaparticularpurpose.

They are not governmentsponsored

projects,butgrassrootsinitiatives.

3. A resort can be an expensive vacations

and

often

boasts

many

visitor

activities

andattractionssuchasgolf,watersports,

spa and beauty facilities, skiing, natural

ecologyandtranquility

Ecovillages are urban or rural communities

of

people,

who

strive

to

integrate

a

supportive social environment with a low

impact way of life. To achieve this, they

integrate various aspects of ecological

design, ecological building, green

production, alternative energy, community

buildingpractices,andmuchmore.

4. The term "resort" is now also used for a

selfcontained

commercial

establishment

which attempts to provide for most of a

vacationer's wants while remaining on

thepremises,suchasfood,drink,lodging,

sports,entertainment,andshopping.

Their residents have a strong sense of

shared

values,

often

characterized

inspiritualterms.

5. Thetermmaybeusedto identifyahotel

property that provides an array of

amenities and typically includes

entertainmentand

recreational

activities

They often serve as research and

demonstration sites, offering educational

experiencesforothers.

6. Ecovillages are green communities on the

cutting edge of sustainable human

development.