Ecotourism Policy and Planning

The global tourism industry continues a trend of sustained growth, moving more people and generating domestic and foreign revenues, often at the expense of the social and ecological integrity of destination regions. As a result, tourism policy makers have been forced to consider a variety of new approaches to ensure that the environment, local people, tourists, and business remain unaffected by the negative impacts of the industry. This book provides an objective overview of the extent of international ecotourism policy, with contributions from academics and policy makers from around the world.