Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

Description

At a time when the world is plagued with pandemics, natural disasters, wars, and resulting hardships, nature-based tourism is on the decline, disrupting essential funding streams for protected areas where biodiversity and human vulnerability are highest and at greatest risk, especially in Africa and Latin America. This new book, Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism: From Principle to Practice in the New Millennium, presents case studies from around the world that demonstrate the importance of nature-based tourism and sustainable development through tourism.

The book explores various areas of sustainable development goals (SDGs) that exemplify the contribution of sustainable tourism to cultural heritage, protected areas, and community benefits. It explains how ecotourism can benefit the economy and wildlife in a mutual manner. It also emphasizes the importance and benefit of involving local communities in tourism planning. The book sheds light on the role of tour guides in transforming tourism outlooks. Overall, the book explores the dynamic benefits and roles of local communities and ecology in great detail using case studies to demonstrate effective sustainable development models.

Key features:

• Includes timely case studies demonstrating sustainable tourism
• Offers strategies for addressing sustainable tourism issues and challenges faced from around the world
• Presents practical applications of sustainable development strategies through ecotourism
• Considers the impact of ecotourism on local communities

Covering both the economic as well as ecological benefits of tourism, this book brings a fresh perspective to sustainable tourism in the post-pandemic era. The book will prove valuable for tourism industry professionals, faculty and students in this field, as well as for relevant communities involved in eco-tourism planning.