Accessible core text dealing with the relationship of tourism and nature, providing a contemporary analysis of the impacts of tourism upon the environment.
This is demonstrated by tourist activities that involve interaction with remote cultures, or with situations involving conflict ... On the nature side, activities typically associated with adventure tourism include white-water rafting, ...
Using a wealth of international case studies and photographs, this volume offers a comprehensive introduction to the key foundations, concepts and issues related to ecotourism.
"Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environmental-based tourism.
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.
'Ecotourism' outlines the phenomenon of Ecotourism; its sources and its development as a concept.
Many Indigenous groups are now owners and operators or joint venture partners of ecotourism ventures located on traditional homelands ... C. and Roe, D. (1998) Enhancing Community Involvement in Wildlife Tourism: Issues and Challenges.
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 management practices and operational sustainability: Expedition cruising in the Kimberley, Australia. Tourism Management, 32 (5), 1218–22. Sharpe, E.K. (2005). 'Going above and beyond': The emotional labor of adventure guides.
What is ecotourism? - Working in and with the local environment - Starting and managing a tourist business.
The Business of Ecotourismprovides sound advice on building and sustaining your ecotourism business during good and bad economic times. Balance nature and profit while maintaining integrity in the industry.