Ecotourism

Author: David Weaver
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
This book reflects contemporary developments in the field. Building on the strengths of the first edition, the text discusses the significance of ecotourism in the domestic and international tourism sectors. The origins, markets, venues and impact of ecotourism form the basis of the first part of the book. Business aspects of ecotourism, external environments, organisations and policies are examined in the second part of the book, along with special environments, such as islands, polar regions and indigenous territories, and distinctive activities, such as whale-watching and penguin-watching. The management of ecotourism is covered comprehensively and is illustrated by extensive industry and destination examples derived mainly from the peer-reviewed literature. A highlight of the book is a regional survey of ecotourism that offers comparative insights into ecotourism in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability

Author: Tim Gale
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317146050
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
This book offers conceptual and practical insights into the complex interactions between ecotourism and the natural environment, with consideration given to government policy, marketing by suppliers, consumer behaviour and visitor/environmental management. Illustrated by international case studies the roles of and interplay between tour operators, their clients, resource managers and local communities are examined. This creates a comprehensive and insightful overview of the factors that work for and against the achievement of environmental sustainability in and through ecotourism. The result is a critical examination of ecotourism and environmental sustainability that highlights ideas for best practice and proposes new directions for future research

Ecotourism and Conservation in the Americas

Author: Amanda Stronza
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845934008
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Ecotourism has been credited with conserving biological and cultural diversity, alleviating rural poverty, increasing public awareness of environmental concerns and strengthening ties between tourism operators and local populations. For these reasons, ecotourism has grown in popularity with tourists as well as governmental development agencies and conservation organizations. Over twenty years after its inception, it now needs to be asked: Does ecotourism measure up to its environmental, social and economic ideals? Using detailed case studies, regional overviews and thematic analyses, Ecotourism and Conservation in the Americas evaluates the pros and cons of ecotourism for communities and ecosystems. Focusing particularly on the Americas, perspectives are drawn from private tour operators, non-governmental conservation and development organizations, local and indigenous communities and tourism researchers. Chapters discuss local benefits and conservation value through discussions of social impacts, the assessment of conservation potential, environmental education and the setting and maintaining of standards.

Ecotourism

Author: David A. Fennell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134411359
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Using a wealth of international case studies and photos, Ecotourism: An Introduction provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key foundations, concepts and issues related to Ecotourism, the fasted growing segment of the global tourism industry. Among the topics covered are: * the foundations of ecotourism * tourism and ecotourism policy * the economics, marketing and management of ecotourism * the social and ecological impacts of tourism * ecotourism and development * the role of ethics in ecotourism The book includes case studies from Scotland, Austria, the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.

Ecotourism Policy and Planning

Author: David A. Fennell
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851997629
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description
Annotation. The global tourism industry continues a trend of sustained growth, moving more people and generating domestic and foreign revenues, often at the expense of the social and ecological integrity of destination regions. As a result, tourism policy makers have been forced to consider a variety of new approaches to ensure that the environment, local people, tourists, and business remain unaffected by the negative impacts of the industry.

Ecotourism and Interpretive Nature Guiding

Author: Francesc Romagosa
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1036414280
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of sustainable tourism with a groundbreaking exploration of ecotourism and interpretive nature guiding. Authored by a team of international experts, this book offers for a first time a comprehensive overview of sustainable tourism practices, integrating ecotourism management, nature guiding, and heritage interpretation. Discover how to design and manage ecotourism experiences that conserve natural and cultural resources while benefiting local communities. Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, or industry professional, unlock the tools to implement innovative approaches and create immersive guided experiences that foster a profound appreciation for our heritage.

Start Your Own Travel Business and More 2/E

Author: Rich Mintzer
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
ISBN: 1599184338
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
New security regulations have drastically changed the travel industry, making this popular guide critical to success. The experts at Entrepreneur cover the new security measures and how to handle them, what to do in case of an emergency, and how to minimize risks when travelling abroad.

The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism

Author: David Bruce Weaver
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 0851993680
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 682

Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism provides an expert, state-of-the-art and comprehensive knowledge base of the rapidly growing global ecotourism sector. It is divided into eight major sections, and contains 41 chapters, individually authored by international researchers and practitioners in ecotourism. Each chapter combines theory and practice in a complementary way. The scope of the encyclopedia includes definitions and other contextual material, regional perspectives, venues, impacts, planning and management considerations, and issues associated with ecotourism businesses, research and training.

Ecotourism in Scandinavia

Author: Stefan Gössling
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845931378
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Ideal for researchers and students of ecotourism, this text comprehensively describes, analyses and evaluates aspects of Scandanavian ecotourism.

Ecotourism

Author: Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society.