Scandanavia has become one of the leading ecotourism regions of the world. This is the first book to comprehensively describe, analyse and evaluate aspects of Scandinavian ecotourism. It examines the
During the last decade Ecotourism was seen as a concept that was situated at the centre of tourism?s new research paradigm, reflected by the search for new forms of tourism products. These days, with
As arguably the world’s largest and fastest growing industry, the potential environmental impacts of tourism are considerable. Devised by ecologists, ecotourism was therefore seen as a way to prevent
This SpringerBrief focuses on the principles of ecotourism such as relevance of the field, origin, fundamental aspects, definitions, philosophy, implications in biodiversity conservation and environme
The meaning and role of governance in sustainable development are examined in this detailed volume, with particular focues on territories classified as protected areas which are potential ecotourism d
All forms of tourism have impacts on the natural environment. The impacts of ecotourism tend to be concentrated in areas of highest conservation value, hence the need to manage and minimize these. The
Contributors represent a wide range of countries, and disciplines that include biology, political science, and natural resources as well as tourism. Drawing largely from case studies, they investigate
A cross-pollination between the many works on tourism planning and policy and on environmental tourism. Academics in tourism, most from Oceana, highlight the importance of balancing social, ecological
Ecotourism is a useful concept, but not a very well defined one; it has been debated in theory and attempted in practice for nearly two decades. Its key goal is to reduce the net environmental impact
Fennell (recreation and leisure studies, Brock U., Ontario, Canada) draws on his own experience leading tours in northern Canada in this carefully organized, practical text on how to plan ecotourism p
Ecotourism A Sustainable Option? Edited by Erlet Cater University of Reading, UK and Gwen Lowman Royal Geographical Society, UK Recent years have witnessed growing public and professional concern with
