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Author: James E. S. Higham
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 460
ISBN-13: 0750668784
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIdentifies and addresses critical issues in ecotourism. This book provides the reader with contributions from international scholars that address issues of relevance; incorporating scientific insights in specialised fields of research, for example, identifying and protecting critical habits where tourists engage with endangered species.
Author: Martha Honey
Publisher:
Published: 2008-08-18
Total Pages: 572
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffering an overview of worldwide ecotourism, showing how both the concept and the reality have evolved, this book examines the growth of ecotourism within the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya and South Africa, their political systems and their economic policies.
Author: Ralf Buckley
Publisher: Ecotourism
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781845934569
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll forms of tourism have impacts on the natural environment. The impacts of ecotourism tend to be concentrated in areas of the highest conservation value, hence the need to manage and minimize these. This comprehensive text considers the impact of off-road vehicles, recreational boats and activities such as hiking and camping on destination areas, as well as impacts particular to specific ecosystems such as marine, polar and mountain environments. It incorporates reviews of extensively studied impacts by well-known experts as well as recent research. Now in paperback, this book will be an essential resource for tourism students, as well as researchers and industry practitioners.
Author: Iain Christie
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2014-06-19
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1464801975
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents how tourism initiates economic development and how constraints to the growth of tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa can be addressed. With 24 case studies that illustrate tourism development, it reveals that despite destination challenges, the basic elements needed to initialize or intensify success are applicable across the region.
Author: Ralf Buckley
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 1845934571
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environmental-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics, and potential environmental impacts, both positive and negative, of this popular and growing sector"--Publisher description.
Author: Heather Zeppel
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1845931254
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on case studies from Pacific Islands, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, this book examines ecotourism enterprises controlled by indigenous people in tribal reserves or protected areas. It compares indigenous ecotourism in developed and developing counties and covers cultural ecotours, ecolodges, and bungalows, hunting and fishing tours, cultural attractions and other nature-based facilities or services.
Author: Neth Baromey
Publisher: kassel university press GmbH
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 3899584651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Anna Spenceley
Publisher: Earthscan
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 415
ISBN-13: 1849772398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Responsible Tourism presents a wide variety of valuable lessons learned in responsible tourism initiatives in Southern Africa that many tourism practitioners can use in their efforts to make the tourism sector work for the poor and for the environment.' Dr Harsh Varma Director Development Assistance Department World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 'For those interested in how tourism can assist in the economic and social development of societies in need Responsible Tourism effectively integrates scales and types of knowledge to present an informative stimulating perspective. It will be on my boo.
Author: A. Zainal
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2012-08-22
Total Pages: 666
ISBN-13: 0203075366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGlobally the hospitality and tourism industry is evolving and undergoing radical changes. The past practices are now advancing through the rapid development of knowledge and skills acquired to adapt and create innovations in various ways. Hence, it is imperative that we have an understanding of the present issues so that we are able to remedy probl
Author: David Bruce Weaver
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 682
ISBN-13: 0851993680
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
