Ecotourism: An Introduction

by David A. Fennell

As tourism takes its place as the worlds largest industry, ecotourism has been identified as the fastest-growing segment of this dynamic global industry. Since the mid to late 1980s ecotourism has become a major economic force for both developed and developing nations around the world.
Using a wealth of international case studies and photos, An Introduction provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key foundations, concepts and issues related to the subject,
* 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, Canada, USA, Mexico and Australia.

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 1999

Reviews

[Meghan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very dry. More a research paper than a textbook. :(

[Hanna Douaud · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that changed my attitudes towards eco and sustainable tourism. Now I actually find it very interesting! Worth reading