Ecotourism as a learning tool for sustainable development. The case of
3.1. The case study. By choosing to focus on the Monviso Transboundary Biosphere Reserve, the research project turned into a case study (Thomas, Citation 2011). In fact, it represents a local knowledge case, with the purpose of exploring local stakeholders' opinions on ecotourism and eventually assessing whether ecotourism could act as a ...
Ecotourism Costa Rica Case Study: Who Benefits?
Ecotourism has brought significant economic benefits to Costa Rica, contributing to the country's overall growth and development. The sustainable tourism practices and emphasis on conservation have created a strong and thriving ecotourism industry, which has become a major source of revenue for the country. One of the key economic benefits of ...
Case Studies for Sustainable Tourism
This case study presents a green model for eco-tourism as it is currently in place at the Welcomgroup Bay Island (WGBI) hotel in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The model concentrates on a so-called four-R's strategy, which includes Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink of procedures and policies for the hotel.
Eco-tourism, climate change, and environmental policies: empirical
Choi Y, Oh C, Chon J (2022) Applying the resilience principles for sustainable ecotourism development: a case study of the Nakdong Estuary, South Korea. Tour Manag 83:104237.
Ecotourism, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods: Understanding
Therefore, the present article is intended to raise awareness and advocate for further policy-oriented work and case study-driven research on ecotourism's dual effects on biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods. There are some limitations to the present study that should be addressed in future research. The scope of the analysis is ...
PDF Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: A Case Study about Ecotourism
economic growth to achieve a better quality of life. Such an alternative approach is the pursuit of ecotourism instead of conventional tourism. Ecotourism focuses on preserving nature and culture and on economic and cultural benefits accruing to the local communities. Thus, this study investigated how to manage a successful ecotourism project in
Assessing the sustainability of community-based tourism: a case study
Assessing the sustainability of community-based tourism: a case study in rural areas of Hoi An, Vietnam. Thi Huong Ngo 1 The University of Da Nang, ... In Cam Thanh Ecotourism Village, tourists can explore the nipa palm forest by traditional basket boat, watch traditional fishing with casting nets, learn folk songs and enjoy the unique cuisine. ...
Ecotourism and sustainable development: a scientometric review of
Ecotourism, which has appeared in academic literature since the late 1980s, is a special form of nature-based tourism that maintains the well-being of the local community while protecting the environment and provides tourists with a satisfying nature experience and enjoyment (Ceballos-Lascuráin, 1996; Higgins, 1996; Orams, 1995).With years of research and development, ecotourism has risen to ...
A global systematic review of empirical evidence of ecotourism impacts
Using search terms: 'ecotourism', 'deforestation', 'impacts', and 'forest conservation', we searched the Web of Science and Google Scholar online databases, and three global comprehensive reviews of ecotourism case studies [18, 19, 20]. We included in this review only peer-reviewed publications that used empirical approaches to ...
Tourist's engagement in eco-tourism: A review and research agenda
Although tourist engagement is not a new concept in the context of ecotourism, previous works of literature are mainly based on quantitative studies or case study analyses to understand tourists' behavior (Mafi et al., 2020; Van Asperen et al., 2018; Zheng et al., 2015). Hence, there is a need to understand the overall nature of engagement in ...
Case studies in ecotourism
Case studies in ecotourism. As 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 ...
Community-based Ecotourism in Rural India: a Case Study of
By investigating specific case studies, the study seeks to unravel the mechanisms that link environmental conservation and economic empowerment within the context of ecotourism.
Past, current, and future perspectives on eco-tourism: a ...
These case studies include eco-tourism on land, sea, ecolodges and resorts, private reserves, and public parks. However, case study lacks scientific rigor and provides little basis for generalization. Observation method is one well-known qualitative research method for behavioral sciences.
A literature review of ecotourism in India: policy ...
This case study unveils that ecotourism in the Kaziranga National Park (Fig.4) has fulfilled the core values of the practice as outlined by Cobbinah (2015), illustrating a multiplier effect of tourist expenditure which correspondingly strengthens the local economy. As shown, the results of this are multi-faceted with positive socio-economic ...
How 'Eco' is Ecotourism? A Comparative Case Study of Ecotourism in
This paper, based on a comparative study in Costa Rica, explores some of these issues. Study findings were mixed regarding ecotourism's effectiveness as a conservation and community development tool. Survey respondents saw legal restrictions as more influential than tourism in prompting declines in deforestation and hunting rates.
Ecotourism development strategies and the importance of ...
Ecotourism plays a critical strategic role in regional development. In many remote communities, ecotourism is the main contributing factor in their economic growth. The role of ecotourism development in the sustainability of the local economy is widely known. However, the local communities' role in the development of the industry has been neglected. The presented study, therefore, examines ...
Case study: Ecotourism in Kenya
By Matt Burdett, 27 January 2018 On this page, we look at ecotourism in Kenya as one case study of sustainable tourism in one low-income country. Ecotourism in Kenya Kenya has a wide range of ecotourism activities, including cultural (indigenous peoples) and environmental (hiking and adventure tourism, and wildlife safaris). For example (Kenya Travel Tips,…
Sustainable Eco-Tourism: A Case Study from India -Andhra Pradesh
Jitendra Singh and Sourabh Munjal. Abstract. Eco-tourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on ex periencing. natural areas that foster en vironmental an d cultural under ...
20 examples of Sustainable EcoTourism architecture in the world
Eco lodges and sustainable resorts that are well integrated within the surrounding environment understand the local livelihood, art, and culture. Here is a list of twenty sustainable ecotourism architecture destinations around the world. 1. Bosco Vertical. Bosco Verticale, Milan, Italy, also known as Vertical Forest wasbuilt by Stefano Boeri ...
Case: Ecotourism
This case explores a variety of ethical issues concerning ecotourism. The setting is a fictitious lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mini-vignettes offer three perspectives. Nuru is a poor Botswanan who lives near the lodge and would like to be involved in its activities. Rachel, the lodge's new manager, has just ...
Ecotourism Research Progress: A Bibliometric Analysis During 1990-2016
The study aims to evaluate research trends of ecotourism, which has attracted wide attention by both researchers and policymakers as an important way to realize sustainable tourism. Bibliometric analysis was carried through the 2,531 records related to ecotourism searching from Science Citation Index (SCI), Social Science Citation Index (SSCI ...
Full article: Innovative community ecotourism coping and recovery
2.1. Study area. The Mahenye community ecotourism project is a partnership between the local Shangaan-speaking peoples and River Lodges of Africa that owns Chilo Lodge (Machena et al., Citation 2017; Mudzengi et al., Citation 2020b).Mahenye lies at the extreme southern end of Chipinge District (southeast Zimbabwe) (Figure 1).Mahenye is characterised by a tropical savanna ecosystem experiencing ...
(PDF) Case Study: Thenmala, eco-tourism
Case Study: Thenmala, eco-tourism (Under Guidance of: Preji M P, IITTM Bhubaneswar, [email protected]) It is India's first planned eco-tourism destination, which is gaining popularity due to its unique vistas, biodiversity and functioning. Situated about 72kms from Thiruvananthapuram, in the district of Kollam, the Thenmala eco-tourism shares ...
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3.1. The case study. By choosing to focus on the Monviso Transboundary Biosphere Reserve, the research project turned into a case study (Thomas, Citation 2011). In fact, it represents a local knowledge case, with the purpose of exploring local stakeholders' opinions on ecotourism and eventually assessing whether ecotourism could act as a ...
Ecotourism has brought significant economic benefits to Costa Rica, contributing to the country's overall growth and development. The sustainable tourism practices and emphasis on conservation have created a strong and thriving ecotourism industry, which has become a major source of revenue for the country. One of the key economic benefits of ...
This case study presents a green model for eco-tourism as it is currently in place at the Welcomgroup Bay Island (WGBI) hotel in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The model concentrates on a so-called four-R's strategy, which includes Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink of procedures and policies for the hotel.
Choi Y, Oh C, Chon J (2022) Applying the resilience principles for sustainable ecotourism development: a case study of the Nakdong Estuary, South Korea. Tour Manag 83:104237.
Therefore, the present article is intended to raise awareness and advocate for further policy-oriented work and case study-driven research on ecotourism's dual effects on biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods. There are some limitations to the present study that should be addressed in future research. The scope of the analysis is ...
economic growth to achieve a better quality of life. Such an alternative approach is the pursuit of ecotourism instead of conventional tourism. Ecotourism focuses on preserving nature and culture and on economic and cultural benefits accruing to the local communities. Thus, this study investigated how to manage a successful ecotourism project in
Assessing the sustainability of community-based tourism: a case study in rural areas of Hoi An, Vietnam. Thi Huong Ngo 1 The University of Da Nang, ... In Cam Thanh Ecotourism Village, tourists can explore the nipa palm forest by traditional basket boat, watch traditional fishing with casting nets, learn folk songs and enjoy the unique cuisine. ...
Ecotourism, which has appeared in academic literature since the late 1980s, is a special form of nature-based tourism that maintains the well-being of the local community while protecting the environment and provides tourists with a satisfying nature experience and enjoyment (Ceballos-Lascuráin, 1996; Higgins, 1996; Orams, 1995).With years of research and development, ecotourism has risen to ...
Using search terms: 'ecotourism', 'deforestation', 'impacts', and 'forest conservation', we searched the Web of Science and Google Scholar online databases, and three global comprehensive reviews of ecotourism case studies [18, 19, 20]. We included in this review only peer-reviewed publications that used empirical approaches to ...
Although tourist engagement is not a new concept in the context of ecotourism, previous works of literature are mainly based on quantitative studies or case study analyses to understand tourists' behavior (Mafi et al., 2020; Van Asperen et al., 2018; Zheng et al., 2015). Hence, there is a need to understand the overall nature of engagement in ...
Case studies in ecotourism. As 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 ...
By investigating specific case studies, the study seeks to unravel the mechanisms that link environmental conservation and economic empowerment within the context of ecotourism.
These case studies include eco-tourism on land, sea, ecolodges and resorts, private reserves, and public parks. However, case study lacks scientific rigor and provides little basis for generalization. Observation method is one well-known qualitative research method for behavioral sciences.
This case study unveils that ecotourism in the Kaziranga National Park (Fig.4) has fulfilled the core values of the practice as outlined by Cobbinah (2015), illustrating a multiplier effect of tourist expenditure which correspondingly strengthens the local economy. As shown, the results of this are multi-faceted with positive socio-economic ...
This paper, based on a comparative study in Costa Rica, explores some of these issues. Study findings were mixed regarding ecotourism's effectiveness as a conservation and community development tool. Survey respondents saw legal restrictions as more influential than tourism in prompting declines in deforestation and hunting rates.
Ecotourism plays a critical strategic role in regional development. In many remote communities, ecotourism is the main contributing factor in their economic growth. The role of ecotourism development in the sustainability of the local economy is widely known. However, the local communities' role in the development of the industry has been neglected. The presented study, therefore, examines ...
By Matt Burdett, 27 January 2018 On this page, we look at ecotourism in Kenya as one case study of sustainable tourism in one low-income country. Ecotourism in Kenya Kenya has a wide range of ecotourism activities, including cultural (indigenous peoples) and environmental (hiking and adventure tourism, and wildlife safaris). For example (Kenya Travel Tips,…
Jitendra Singh and Sourabh Munjal. Abstract. Eco-tourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on ex periencing. natural areas that foster en vironmental an d cultural under ...
Eco lodges and sustainable resorts that are well integrated within the surrounding environment understand the local livelihood, art, and culture. Here is a list of twenty sustainable ecotourism architecture destinations around the world. 1. Bosco Vertical. Bosco Verticale, Milan, Italy, also known as Vertical Forest wasbuilt by Stefano Boeri ...
This case explores a variety of ethical issues concerning ecotourism. The setting is a fictitious lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mini-vignettes offer three perspectives. Nuru is a poor Botswanan who lives near the lodge and would like to be involved in its activities. Rachel, the lodge's new manager, has just ...
The study aims to evaluate research trends of ecotourism, which has attracted wide attention by both researchers and policymakers as an important way to realize sustainable tourism. Bibliometric analysis was carried through the 2,531 records related to ecotourism searching from Science Citation Index (SCI), Social Science Citation Index (SSCI ...
2.1. Study area. The Mahenye community ecotourism project is a partnership between the local Shangaan-speaking peoples and River Lodges of Africa that owns Chilo Lodge (Machena et al., Citation 2017; Mudzengi et al., Citation 2020b).Mahenye lies at the extreme southern end of Chipinge District (southeast Zimbabwe) (Figure 1).Mahenye is characterised by a tropical savanna ecosystem experiencing ...
Case Study: Thenmala, eco-tourism (Under Guidance of: Preji M P, IITTM Bhubaneswar, [email protected]) It is India's first planned eco-tourism destination, which is gaining popularity due to its unique vistas, biodiversity and functioning. Situated about 72kms from Thiruvananthapuram, in the district of Kollam, the Thenmala eco-tourism shares ...