Ecotourism: Principles and Practices

by Ralf C. Buckley

Overview

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 of the tourism industry, via mechanisms including minimal impact management measures, education, community involvement, private conservation, contributions to public protected areas, expansion of ecotourism enterprises and mainstreaming of ecotourism principles.

Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-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.

Written for tourism students and an ideal resource for undergraduate courses, Ecotourism: Principles and Practices will also interest industry practitioners and researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845934576
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	11/19/2008
Series:	CABI Tourism Texts
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Ralf Buckley is Director of the International Centre for Ecotourism Research, and Research Director of the Climate Response Program at Griffith University, Australia. He has an extensive research record in this field, including previous books published by CABI on Case Studies in Ecotourism, Nature-Based Tourism, Environmental Impacts of Ecotourism, and Adventure Tourism. In 1993 he established the world's first full three-year undergraduate degree in ecotourism. He also has practical commercial experience from working as a guide for a large North American nature tourism operator.

Table of Contents

1. Concepts and Definitions
2. Related Sectors
3. Business
4. Products
5. Marketing
6. Economics
7. Environmental Management
8. Impacts
9. Conservation
10. Guiding, Education and Interpretation
11. Community
12. Access
13. Policy and Planning
14. Accounting
15. Conclusions

Editorial Reviews

"This is not 'just a book' on ecotourism, but rather a welcome text on the principles and practices that should be applied to tourism and its development."

LSA Newsletter

"This is not 'just a book' on ecotourism, but rather a welcome text on the principles and practices that should be applied to tourism and its development."

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