The success of the tourism industry can also lead to environmental degradation. Tourism can negatively affect the ecology of the area tourist visit. Hence the tourism industry cannot ignore environmental issues in its management. In fact, it has much to gain from implementation of economically and environmentally sustainable practices. Aim of this book is to make available to our readers some of best material on the subject. Effort has been made to select interesting and innovative essays and reports important for the students and teachers.
About Author :
Dr. R.K. Pruthi is widely travelled and well-read scholar. He acquired his Ph.D. degree in history from Panjab University, a degree in law from Delhi University. He did a course on International Politics from Jawaharlla Nehru University. He has published a number of books and encyclopaedias. He is presently a member of Supreme Court Bar Association.
Contents :
Preface
Tourism and the Environment
Tourism Industry: An Introduction
The Growth and Impact of the Tourism Industry
The Concept of Environmental Mangement
Quantification of Environment Relevant Activities of Industries (Tourism)
The Environmetnal Effects Associated with the Tourism
The Government System for Managing the Environmental Effects Assoicated with the Tourism Sector in New Zealand
Monitoring and Research
Places and Issues
Managment of the Environmental Effects Associated with Tourism
Evaluating Environmental Impact and Physical Carrying Capacity in Tourism
A New Approach to Sustainable Tourism Development: Moving Beyond Environmental Protection
Index
