Ecotourism

Using a wealth of international case studies and photos, Ecotourism: An Introduction provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key foundations, concepts and issues related to Ecotourism, the fasted growing segment of the global tourism industry. Among the topics covered are: the foundations of ecotourism tourism and ecotourism policy the economics, marketing and management of ecotourism the social and ecological impacts of tourism ecotourism and development the role of ethics in ecotourism The book includes case studies from Scotland, Austria, the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.

Inhalt

1. The nature of tourism 2. Ecotourism and ecotourists 3. Natural resources, conservation and parks: the foundations of ecotourism 4. The social and ecological impacts of tourism 5. From policy to professionalism 6. The economics, marketing and management of ecotourism 7. Ecotourism development: international, community and site perspectives 8. The role of ethics in ecotourism 9. Conclusion