Nature-Based Tourism in Australia and Beyond: A Preliminary Investigation
- ISBN-10
- 187668500X
- ISBN-13
- 9781876685003
- Category
- Ecotourism
- Pages
- 30
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Authors
- Bill Faulkner, David Weaver, Laura Lawton
Description
The purpose of this report is to describe, in an introductory way, the character, magnitude and impact of nature-based tourism within Australia, and to consider the salient issues which will influence the future sustainable development of this crucial sector. This publication is also available for free download at www.crctourism.com.au
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