This study aims to compare perspectives of ecotourism, ecosystem services, socio-ecological resilience, co-management and co-production to examine the synergies that exist within and between these approaches and their potential for sustainability in ecotourism contexts. This paper uniquely examines and delineates the abovementioned strategies and their sustainability contributions. The methodology will be qualitative, guided by exploratory and descriptive goals, and a systematic literature review (SLR) will be proposed to map and analyse the key studies on the theme. Results—One of the key results is that successfully managed ecotourism benefits biodiversity conservation and positively affects the local economy. Good ecosystem health and the sustainability of socio-ecological systems are reflected by ecological security in ecotourism areas where ecotourism should be protected. The monetary value of ES is key to gaining the interest of policymakers and investors and enabling conservation policies. This need for maintaining resources brings to the fore the need for policies that support the conserving and sustainable management of forest ES, as the communities depend on them for their livelihood. The paper finishes with highlights on socio-ecological resilience, which they consider a prerequisite for sustainability in ecotourism. Socio-ecological systems can self-organise and adapt to disturbances, but local communities must be involved in decision-making. Combining traditional with scientific knowledge enhances the adaptive capacity of socio-ecological systems. Local communities, governments and NGOs interact with each other through cooperative arrangements (co-management and co-production) to provide more socially and ecologically resilient management decisions.