Attempts to halt the destruction of rain forests and other natural habitats in the tropics have met with little success. In particular, national parks, like those found in wealthy nations, have proven difficult to establish in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America. More of…
It has proved hard to establish national parks in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, where inhabitants are resistant to change. This text explores the alternatives of integrated conservation and development projects & related initiatives.
A selection of seasoned practitioners tackle the vexing 'parks versus people' debate by looking at whether tourism can serve both conservation and development objectives.
"Code green is an alert to the need for change in the way we travel. It draws together almost 100 responsible travel experiences from across the planet, from budget backpacking to serious luxury, all linked by three defining principles: tread lightly on the environment, immerse …
Transformational tourism: tourist perspectives
""Transformational Tourism"" deals with the important issue of how travel and tourism can change human behavior and have a positive impact on the world. The book focuses on human development in a world dominated by post-9/11 security and political challenges, economic and financ…
A new socially responsible tourism has recently emerged out of a widening and acute concern for the environment. Know variously as "ecotourism", "new tourism", and "socially responsible tourism", huge claims are made for this new model of tourism development. Here, Allen and Bre…
A new socially responsible tourism has recently emerged out of a concern for the environment. Huge claims are made for this new model of tourism development. The authors discuss these claims and explore the experience of three tourist areas in South Africa.
"A new model of tourism development has recently emerged out of a widening concern for the environment. Known variously as 'ecotourism', 'new tourism', 'socially responsible tourism', huge claims are made for it in terms of what it might offer in promoting national tourism devel…
Clean breaks [2009]: 500 new ways to see the world
Make your next trip a fantastic experience that will inspire you to see the world in a new light. This books suggests unusual holidays and alternative ways to travel that make a real difference to the lives of local people and the planet.
Make your next trip a fantastic experience that will inspire you to see the world in a new light. This books suggests unusual holidays and alternative ways to travel that make a real difference to the lives of local people and the planet.