Ecotourism Programme Planning

by D A Fennell

Overview

Tourism is the world's largest industry. In the past decade it is the natural-resource-based sector that has experienced the greatest growth. In particular, adventure, cultural and ecotourism (ACE tourism): for example, skiing, white-water rafting, whale watching, festivals and fairs. This book provides an in-depth overview of the different operations of ACE tourism. It draws on theory from recreation and leisure studies, tourism, marketing, and environmental management to demonstrate the importance of effective program planning. This is especially significant as industry competition becomes more intense in this growth sector.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851996103
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	10/11/2002
Series:	CABI Publishing Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface

Editorial Reviews

"David Fennell's finished manuscript cuts new ground ... The text is well written, in an accessible style and there are many useful syntheses which will be very useful to students in structuring the various approaches to ecotourism programming."—Dr. Erlet Cater, University of Reading, UK

From the Publisher

"Overall, the book is a gem for anyone wanting a broad overview of the themes involved in ecotourism and especially program planning for it. The book is best suited as a text for an introductory ecotourism class where key issues need to be raised but should be supplemented with further readings."

Annals of Tourism Research

"The book presents a comprehensive approach to ecotourism programming, is clearly structured and based on a thorough understanding of the subject. The book is well written in an accessible style and the text is well supported with clear diagrams and figures. This book is highly recommended to students and practitioners in the fields of ecotourism, tourism, recreation, leisure studies, geography and planning."

Dr. Rosemary Black

"For all interested or involved in the practical delivery of ecotourism this book is a must."

Tourism Management

"This text is extremely well organized and structured in a way that will appeal to many undergraduates."

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

"The book presents a comprehensive approach to ecotourism programming, is clearly structured and based on a thorough understanding of the subject. The book is well written in an accessible style and the text is well supported with clear diagrams and figures. This book is highly recommended to students and practitioners in the fields of ecotourism, tourism, recreation, leisure studies, geography and planning."

Dr. Rosemary Black Charles Sturt University