Book Description
Ecotourism has become a high-yield tourist category within the national tourism industry. With its unique Australian perspective, Ecotourism presents a thorough look at ecotourism in both domestic and international sectors, including the South Pacific, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. Discussion includes the best practices for the planning and strategic management of ecotourism venues/sites (including operator obligations) as well as the role of indigenous communities in ecotourism management. Field surveys and research are included.
Ecotourism FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world and the fastest growing component of it is ecotourism. The current growth rate of tourism means that there will be approximately 650 million international tourists by 2002. However it is natural area tourism which is one of the most rapidly growing segments of tourism." Reflecting this huge growth in ecotourism, the authors introduce students to the primary aspects of this global industry. From the relationship between tourism and the environment to nature based tourism and ecotourism impacts, the book presents students with a comprehensive examination of what ecotourism is, where it lies within tourism, and the issues that have arisen in the development of ecotourism within such a huge global industry.
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