Journal article
Ecotourism in the 21st century
Tourism Management, Vol.14(2), pp.123-130
1993
Abstract
Tourism in the natural environment has been characterized by: (a) the marketing of resources without acknowledging the impact on resources that visitation can create; and (b) the management of resources without acknowledging the impact of protection policies on tourism operators and their clientele. Both responses have failed to consider adequately the long-term impact on the physical, social and economic environment and visitor experiences. This paper first examines historical and forecast demand trends in Australian tourism and then reviews patterns of visitation to some of that country's ecotourism destinations. Planning for ecotourism in the 21st century requires greater coordination between natural resource managers and the service delivery arms of the tourism industry. Coordination will need to be based on greater understanding between industry segments, and the realization of likely future demand and client expectations. Changes in perspectives and priorities will be necessary by the tourism industry generally, by natural resources managers and by specific ecotourism operators, if the requirements of the future influx of visitors are to be addressed.
Details
- Title
- Ecotourism in the 21st century
- Authors
- S R Moore (Author) - Stewart Moore and AssociatesR W (Bill) Carter (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Publication details
- Tourism Management, Vol.14(2), pp.123-130
- Publisher
- Pergamon
- Date published
- 1993
- DOI
- 10.1016/0261-5177(93)90045-M
- ISSN
- 0261-5177
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449792102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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