You might imagine that any cottage, house or space enclosed in four walls that exists in the plain, forest, seaside or desert areas is an ecotourism accommodation. But the fact is that based on the definitions that we have presented to you, ecotourism accommodation has its own characteristics. We will present you with the features and characteristics that every eco-tourism accommodation should have.
· Architecture and design based on local characteristics of the region
The first factor is that your ecotourism accommodation should be designed and implemented based on the architecture and design of buildings in the region. An ecotourism residence is better to be built with eco-friendly materials available in the area. For example, in forest, coastal or desert areas, you should build your residence with the dominant materials in that area. In this area, the important issue is that the materials are not purchased from other regions as much as possible and are not transferred to your region.
These materials must be locally sourced and produced and procured in the region, based on the climate. area to be used. In addition, the human forces used should all be local and indigenous to be used for the provision of materials and construction. Don't forget that one of the main goals in this area is the creation and development of the economy and employment, which of course is less observed in the villages at present. If ecotourism residences are built with this goal in mind, the migration of villagers from the village to the city will decrease and will lead to economic and cultural development in the region.
· Arrangements in ecotourism accommodation based on the dominant local culture
The second feature is that during an ecotourism trip, one can easily get to know the culture of the native region. This is the reason why, as the main task, you must use various traditional elements in the design, construction and arrangement of your ecotourism accommodation. Subjects that are completely related to the tradition and culture of the indigenous people of your region and form an essential and important part of the ecotourism accommodation. For example, curtains, dishes, carpets, needlework fabrics, decorative objects, flowers and plants, Musical instruments and similar items should be used carefully and elegantly in the design and layout of ecotourism accommodations. Don't forget that using equipment and tools that are old has more value and, of course, a greater impact on the viewer. If these devices are not available to you in the old way, it is still not a problem. Because you can re-design them and use them in different parts of your ecotourism accommodation.
· Hosting based on the culture and tradition of the region
It is not bad to know that one of the other ways to equip your eco-tourism accommodation well and introduce your culture to tourists is to have eco-tourists in traditional clothes based on your native culture. and treat yourself with a native accent and authentic dialect. Catering to cultures, traditions, and beliefs are all valuable resources that can quickly convey your culture. The style you consider for entertaining your guests should be based on your local traditions.
In the ecotourism accommodation in your area, guests traditionally sleep on the floor, eat on the floor and eat on the floor. To practice the simple and native lifestyle of your region has a lot of effects. Cooking local food in eco-friendly accommodations is another attraction of these accommodations. Tourists like to be able to use the traditional foods and drinks of that region when they travel to new areas.