Search results for "ecotourism"
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Assessing the conservation values and tourism threats in Barrientos Island, Antarctic Peninsula
2019
Antarctica has been witnessing continued growth of tourism, both in the overall visitation and in the diversity of itineraries and visitor activities. Expanding tourism presents unique business and educational opportunities, but it is also putting immense pressure on Antarctica's natural, and for the most parts, pristine environment. Understanding the effectiveness of different tourism management strategies and instruments, like the Visitor Site Guidelines adopted by the Antarctic Treaty, is fundamental to the sustainable management of Antarctic tourism. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Visitor Site Guidelines and other tourism management actions in reducing impa…
ANALYSIS OF TOURISTIC DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF SOME NATURA 2000 SITES
2014
This paper performs the analysis of the tourism development potential of two sites in the Natura 2000 network. SWOT analysis concerning the potential of tourism development is made, indicating opportunities for lovers of ecotourism: visitors interested in bird species, visitors interested in flora and fauna. It also describes the potential development of tourism services under the concept of "slow tourism". It describes the possible forms of tourism that can develop in this area, presenting a positive or negative impact on the environment and describe the type of interested visitors. The paper describes the main objectives of tourism development that should be included in the local developm…
Sustainable tourism and global warming: panacea, excuse, or just an accidental connection?
2012
PurposeThe debate linking tourism with global warming is very polemical: neither camp engaged in the debate sees the other side. Sustainable tourism is seen by some as a panacea to mitigate the negative impact of tourism on global warming, and by many others as a ploy planted by post‐industrial society to divert attention from the core issues. A few see it as just an accidental relationship. This paper aims to be a reflective essay on the current state of polemics relating to tourism and global warming.Design/methodology/approachA critical review of relevant literature coupled with original reflections of the authors forms the basis of argument employed in this paper. In certain ways, this …
Complex effects of natural disasters on protected areas
2022
It is now broadly recognised that in order to be sustainable, protected areas (PAs) must bring concrete benefits to local populations who suffer from the restrictions imposed for conservation. Natural disasters, such as major floods, bring additional challenges to conservation efforts and related support activities, notably nature-based tourism. Disasters often intensify conflicts between conservation objectives and local community needs, but they may also bring some mutual benefits. Reduced income from decreased nature-based tourism can, for example, lead to expansion of agricultural fields to protected forests, and subsequent land-use conflicts. Yet, disasters can also strengthen feelings…
Evaluasi Penerapan Konsep Ekowisata di Kampung Wisata Arborek, Raja Ampat
2021
Evaluation the application of the ecotourism concept in a tourist destination is considered important in maintaining the sustainability of tourism management. Arborek tourism village is one of the best tourist villages in Raja Ampat so that the selection as a research location is considered appropriate to evaluate the application of the ecotourism concept to every tourist activity so that the existence of Arborek Tourism Village is maintained. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the application of the ecotourism concept in the Arborek tourist village. The data was taken using a closed ended questionnaire and then analyzed using the One Score One Criteria Scoring System method. The resu…
Evaluating the Possibilities of Improving the Quality of Tourism Services of the “Eco- Guesthouses” from Mărginimea Sibiului
2015
This paper provides an overview of the possibilities of improving the quality of tourism services of the ”eco-guesthouses” from Marginimea Sibiului in the context where the international studies indicate that lately tourists have become more experienced and expect good quality products in chosen holiday destinations. Currently, the international market of ecotourism has developed with 10-12% annually, having the fastest growth in the world tourism sector and tending to become an independent market segment, under the influence of factors such as: travelers prefer to choose educational holidays, their desire to escape to nature and spend quality time with friends or family, etc. In these circ…
Travel and Tourism as a Driver of Economic Recovery
2013
Abstract Nowadays countries are trying to overcome the adverse effects of this crisis but have failed to recover their positions due to severe recession and worsening economic conditions. Tourism can be one of the pillars that should be supported by governments around the world as part of the solution to stimulate economic growth. The paper examines the economic impact of tourism industry worldwide and with a focus to Romania. It also advances some solutions for the design of a more effective and efficient policy framework in order to take a proactive stance in tailoring policies and development of the tourism sector.
Ecotourism: A New Typology of Tourism. Characteristics and Potentiality of Development in Italy
2010
Ekotūrisma un etnotūrisma izaicinājums mudināt starptautiskos tūristus uz Latviju
2021
Bakalura darba " Ekotūrisma un etnotūrisma izaicinājums piesaistīt ārzemju tūristus Latvijā" autors ir Hwije Im un zinātniskā darba vadītāja ir Annija Apsīte. Darbā tiek analizēti ekotūrisma un etnotūrisma izaicinājumi piesastīt starptautisksus tūristus Latvijai. Darba mērķis ir identificēt pašreizējās vājības un faktorus, kuri ir spējīgi padarīt ekotūrismu un etnotūrsimu pievilcīgāku ārzemju tūristiem Latvijā. Galvenais darba uzdevums ir noskaidrot ietekmējošākos faktorus potenciālajiem tūristiem, kas liks tiem izvēlēties Latviju par tūrisma galamērķi. Darba autors iegūst un pēta rezultātus par vairākām autora izvirzītām hipotēzēm saistībā ar faktoriem, kas ir atbildīgi par tūristu trūkumu…
Regional Tourism Development in Romania – Consistency with Policies and Strategies Developed at EU Level
2013
Abstract The national tourism development master plan for the period 2007-2026 focuses on tourism resources of the regions. The regional tourism development strategy should have the opportunities and threats that are found in every county of the region as guide marks. Their identification leads to facilitate the implementation of tourism development strategy, the opportunity maximum use being the revival and growth ramp of tourist activities, preventing threats ensure the proper functioning of the implementation process. In this paper we analyzed a series of indicators of tourist movement in the eight development regions of Romania.