Nature based tourism is reported to be one of the fastest growing tourism market. It accounts for a small fraction of overall global tourist industry. A lack of relevant knowledge and experience, inability to compete with well establish commercial operations and lack of access to capital for investment are some of the factors inhabiting its development.
This book aims at providing material on concepts, structure, motivation and sources of finance methods of organising and monitoring the nature based industry.
About Author :
Dr. R. K. Pruthi is widely travelled and wll-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 Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has published a number of books and encyclopaedias. He is presently a member of Supreme Court Bar Association.
Contents :
Preface
Introduction
Nature-based Tourism in America
Motivation of Nature Tourism
The Global Structure of the Nature Tourism Industry
Economic Perspectives on Nature Tourism
Net Economic Benefits of Nature Tourism
Nature Tourism Contribution to Local Economic Development
Optiosn for Mitigating Nature Tourism's Environmental Impacts
Economic Impact of Nature Tourism and Cultural Activities in Worcester Country, Maryland
Nature Tourism Strategy: The Les Cheneaux
Nature Touirsm Sensitive to Local Needs: Case Studies
Ecotourism Guidelines for Nature Tour Operators
Consumers' Perspectives on Touirism and the Environment
Green Evaluation Programme and Compliance of Nature Tour Operators
Nature-Based Tourism Enterprises: Guidelines for Success
Conclusions
Index
