Sustainable Ecotourism Entrepreneurship: Global Models and Determinants of Success

Abstract

This research paper analyzes the interactive relationship between entrepreneurship and sustainability requirements within the tourism sector. By highlighting leading global models that have successfully integrated these domains, the study aims to extract lessons and identify key factors to activate this tourism model in Arab contexts, specifically Algeria. The study concludes that entrepreneurship serves as a strategic tool for promoting sustainable ecotourism through the integration of innovation, technology, and innovative financing. Models from Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Iceland demonstrate the pivotal role of local community participation, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and institutional support. Despite challenges like infrastructure deficits and limited funding, these models utilized environmental education and smart technologies to deliver high-value experiences. Consequently, the study underscores the necessity of fostering green entrepreneurship as a lever for sustainable tourism development in the Arab world.