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Book SynopsisAs a counterpart to the growing volume of more theoretical literature in ecotourism, this volume presents a global compilation and analysis of over 170 real-life case studies in ecotourism, selected after an extensive screening process. It includes ecotours on land and sea, ecolodges and resorts, private reserves and public parks. The case studies range from the world's best models to test cases, small and large, unique to representative. Data has been drawn from independent audits by the author and others, and from published reports from universities, multilateral and non-government organisations. The book shows what ecotourism can achieve and what constraints it faces, and provides a convenient and comprehensive reference for ecotourism enterprises, development agencies and university teaching.
Table of Contentsa: FOREWORD - UNEP CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.1: Aims, scope and focus 1.2: Case study approach 1.3: Methods CHAPTER 2: Africa 2.1: Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa 2.2: Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania 2.3: Nxabega Lodge, Botswana 2.4: Cousin Island, Denis Island, Fregate Island, Seychelles 2.5: Casamance Village Tourism, Senegal 2.6: Kakum Canopy Walkway, Ghana CHAPTER 3: Asia Pacific 3.1: Rapita Lodge, Soloman Islands 3.2: El Nido Resort, Palawan, Philippines 3.3: Turtle Island, Fiji 3.4: Salani Surf Resort, Samoa 3.5: Narayani Safari Hotel and Lodge, Nepal 3.6: Ulu Ai Longhouse, Sarawak 3.7: Earth Sciences Expeditions, China 3.8: Togian Islands, Indonesia 3.9: Kanchanburi Ecotourism Cooperative, Thailand 3.10: Gobi Gurbansaikhan, Mongolia CHAPTER 4: Australia and New Zealand 4.1: Earth Sanctuaries Ltd, Australia 4.2: Yellow-Eyed Penguin Reserve, New Zealand 4.3: Broome Bird Observatory, Australia 4.4: Binna Burra Lodge, Australia 4.5: Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge, New Zealand 4.6: World Expeditions, Rafting and Seakayaking, Australia 4.7: Taka Dive, Australia 4.8: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, New Zealand 4.9: Mon Repos Turtles, Australia CHAPTER 5: South and Central America 5.1: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica 5.2: Una Ecopark, Brazil 5.3: Wekso Ecolodge, Panama 5.4: Chalalan Ecolodge, Bolivia 5.5: Community Baboon Sanctuary, Belize 5.6: San Pedro Volcano, Guatemala 5.7: Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico CHAPTER 6: North America and Europe 6.1: Redberry Pelican Project, Canada 6.2: Betchart Expeditions, USA 6.3: Touristik Union International, Germany 6.4: Earthfoot Travel, USA 6.5: Baikal Watch, Russia 6.6: Nols Seakayak, Prince William Sound, Alaska 6.7: Prespa, Greece 6.8: Russian Zapovedniks CHAPTER 7: Arctic and Antarctics 7.1: Antarctic Tourism 7.2: Explorer Shipping, Antarctica 7.3: Arctic Tourism 7.4: Aurora Expeditions, Svalbard 7.5: Test Cases 7.6: Couran Cove Resort, Australia 7.7: Kingfisher Bay Resort, Australia 7.8: Island Tourism, Maldives 7.9: Himachal Helicopter Skiing, India 7.10: Sport Hunting 7.11: Whalewatch Kaikoura, New Zealand CHAPTER 8: Discussion and Conclusions 8.1: Significance and Context 8.2: Ecotourism and Sustainability 8.3: Scale and Leverage 8.4: Economic, Social and Environmental Contexts 8.5: Boundaries and Expectations 8.6: Nature-based Product 8.7: Environmental Management 8.8: Environmental Education 8.9: Contributions to Conservation 8.10: Conclusions 8.11: Ecotourism can Contribute to Conservation and Communities 8.12: In Developed Nations, Ecotourism in Parks is Politically Charged 8.13: A Strong Conservation Framework is Needed in Developing Nations 8.14: International Oversight Helps Maintain Standards 8.15: Ecotourism Signatures Differ Between Regions 8.16: Big Ecotourism is Possible but Currently Rare 8.17: The Future of Ecotourism
