Bøger i Ecotourism Series serien

Islands are the most vulnerable and fragile of tourism destinations and experience more pressure as the combined impacts of economic, social and environmental change accelerate. This book provides insights and instruction on this matter with essential information for policymakers, planners, researchers, managers within the tourism industry

This book looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism, and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies.

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.

Interest in ecotourism in Scandinavia has seen recent growth. Extended forests, rivers, and lakes allow for a great variety of nature-based activities, such as hiking, mushroom collecting, kayaking, snow mobiling and bird watching, making Scandinavia a unique region from a nature-based tourism perspective. EEcotourism in Scandinavia:...

Within the context of other economic activities this text examines the wide range of marine ecotourism resources, including natural, cultural and man-made. Covering economic, marketing planning and regulation issues, this book also considers the vital role of marine ecotourism in raising awareness of the seas to sustainable coastal livelihoods.