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Quality Assurance and Certification in Ecotourism (Volume 5)
. Ed(S): Black, R. E.; Crabtree, A.
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hardcover. Genuine ecotourism can have many positive impacts. This book considers the topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure quality in various aspects of the industry, namely protected areas, businesses, products and tour guides. Editor(s): Black, R. E.; Crabtree, A. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 520 pages, ill. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1379.
Genuine ecotourism can have many positve impacts, particularly the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities. While promoting these, it aims to eleminate negative impacts such as environmental degradation, cultural commoditisation and playground effects. Unfortunately, the concept is broadly misunderstood and its true definition is widely debated. It is often used as a marketing tool, with some operators taking advantage of the ecotourism label to attract more business while behaving in environmentally irresponsible ways. This book considers the important topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can ... Read more
Genuine ecotourism can have many positve impacts, particularly the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities. While promoting these, it aims to eleminate negative impacts such as environmental degradation, cultural commoditisation and playground effects. Unfortunately, the concept is broadly misunderstood and its true definition is widely debated. It is often used as a marketing tool, with some operators taking advantage of the ecotourism label to attract more business while behaving in environmentally irresponsible ways. This book considers the important topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism, describing the mechanisms that can ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
Series
Ecotourism Book S.
Number of Pages
520
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845932374
SKU
V9781845932374
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