Eco Tourism and Development

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Eco-tourism or eco-terrorism? 3. Impacts of tourism. 4. World ecotourism summit. 5. Ecotourism and ecotourists. 6. Marine ecotourism. 7. Management of ecotourism. 8. Ecotourism and development. 9. Evaluation of ecotourism. Index.

"Ecotourism activities have been expanding rapidly over the past two decades worldwide and further growth is expected in the future. Much has been written about ecotourism, but there is little consensus about its meaning. Indigenous and traditional rights in areas suitable for ecotourism development. The summit the largest ever worldwide gathering of all types of stakeholders involved in ecotourism including ministers, public sector officials, tourism companies and their trade associations, local authorities, National Park Managers relevant to the ecotourism sector." (jacket)