Travel guides: eco-tourism / ‘green’ tourism Books

This is the first textbook to offer students a guide to the influence of culture on service providers as well as its influence on customers, affecting both the supply and demand sides of the industry - organisational behaviour and human resource...

Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas. It was once an inseparable part of Tibet and embraced Buddhism. It wasn't until around 1960 that it opened - bringing development and modernization to the country.The entire history of Bhutan is told from the...

The rise of political instability and terrorism necessitates a reassessment of various tourism policy issues. This book focuses upon evaluating the impact of terrorist political conflicts and other types of instability on the tourism sector and considers...

Tourism and Degrowth develops a conceptual framework and research agenda for exploring the relationship between tourism and degrowth. Rapid and uneven expansion of tourism as a response to the 2008 economic crisis has proceeded in parallel with the rise...

From walking with lions, to elephant orphanages and turtle breeding programmes, The Tourist Trap explores the complex and varied reality of animals in tourism, exposing what happens behind the scenes.Often sold as conservation, animals are suffering as...

The goal of this book is to deal, in a provocative way, with a number of key issues involvingthe increased participation of the private sector within cultural tourism. My goal is notto write a complete overview of the field. Instead, this short book...

The goal of this book is to deal, in a provocative way, with a number of key issues involvingthe increased participation of the private sector within cultural tourism. My goal is notto write a complete overview of the field. Instead, this short book...

Ethiopia is an ancient country whose unique cultural heritage, rich history, and remarkable biodiversity are reflected in a tally of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites - more than any other country in Africa. Within its borders, you'll find the world's...

: Kauai Island, the Garden Isle. Travel and Tourism. Kauai is the oldest island in Hawaii and is a twenty-minute flight from Honolulu. The tropical paradise was formed six million years ago and encompasses 550 miles with a population of approximately 60...

Provincetown By The Sea is a book written by Eugene Ashton Perry and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive description of the town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, located on the tip of Cape Cod. Perry provides a detailed account of the town's...

From a very young age growing up in southern California, Steve Taylor, knew he wanted to do something with his life to save wildlife and wild places. What he didn't know then, was how much fun it would be. During his career he met many...

""From Ponkapog To Pesth And An Old Town By The Sea"" is a collection of travel essays written by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich and published in 1911. The book features a series of personal accounts of Aldrich's travels throughout Europe and...

A quarantun'anni dalla fondazione della prima comunità, ecco una guida per conoscere Damanhur, la Federazione di Comunità situata in Valchiusella (Piemonte, Italia). Nata come esperimento sociale di un piccolo gruppo di sognatori...

Take a journey around The Keppel IslesYou will be totally captivated when you explore these magnificent islands off the east coast of Australia's most northern state, Queensland.Award winning photographer and cinematographer Mike Middleton has had a keen...

This book is dedicated to the subject of environmental labels. The basis for the classification of its parts goes back to the types of environmental labelling according to the classification provided by the International Organization for Standardization...

"The Yoginis of Ranipur Jharial: Tantric Goddesses of Yore" is a compilation of the author's research, readings and insights on the Chausathi Yoginis temple at Ranipur Jharial (Balangir, Odisha, India). This book was motivated by the author's desire to...

""A Tour Through The Whole Island Of Great Britain V4: Divided Into Journeys"" is a travelogue written by Clement Cruttwell in 1801. The book is a detailed account of Cruttwell's journey through Great Britain, divided into several journeys. The author...

Kiribati Island Travel and Tourism. People, Culture and Tradition, Environment. Kiribati is for travellers those who have a passion for exploring and discovering, people who like an adventure off the tourist trail to places where few have been before,...

The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach to understand social-ecological systems that explain the relationship between protected areas, tourism, and community livelihoods linkages and provides a platform for dialogue to develop better understanding...

Local Focus is a series of guidebooks featuring the charming towns of Japan and highlights their unique natural environments and one-of-a-kind cultures and communities. It is a convenient and handy all-in-one English guidebook to make non-Japanese...

The rapid changes in many dimensions that have occurred in the past decade have resulted in many changes in people's conditions and lifestyles. The role of technology in facilitating the fastest pace of development in human history remains a major theme...

Leisure travel is more widespread and accessible than ever before, but the world faces the growing problem of its unintended consequences. The desire to explore the globe has led to an increase in tourism, with billions of individuals traveling to...

Two Rotors: One Planet is Peter's enthralling account of his incredible Three Journeys Round expeditions full of passion, wonderful descriptions, bold aviation adventure and a little jeopardy!In 2016, helicopter pilot Peter Wilson set out...

The book seeks not to present a detailed history and discussion, but instead is intended to provide the student with an appreciation of the idea that all cuisines of the world have something unique to offer to a menu. The author strongly believes that...

Decoding the Future of Tourism Resilience, explores the evolving tourism landscape and acts as a compass that will help readers navigate the many emerging and future trends in global tourism. Decoding the Future of Tourism Resilience explores the...

Globally rainforests are under threat on numerous fronts, including clearing for agriculture, harvesting for timber and urban expansion. Yet they have a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and providing other ecosystem...

Theological student, Andrew, is recovering from a cancer scare, and with his longtime friend is persuaded to join a Holy Land tour. They visit places which ring a loud Christian bell and others which evoke a mere tinkle. During the tour it becomes...

Embark on a transformative journey of exploration and discovery with Estelle-Maria Reed as she navigates the globe in search of sustainable travel experiences in "The Green Route: Discovering the World Sustainably."In this captivating eBook,...

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2008 in the subject Tourism - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,0, Heilbronn University, language: English, abstract: Tourism is often considered a welcome source of economic development providing employment opportunities, producing...

John and Annie Henshaw took their first narrowboat holiday in 2002 and in Narrowboating for Novices they've shared all the knowledge they've acquired over the years - and which they wish they'd had when they were just beginning! Invaluable for...

"Enchanting Bali" is a captivating coffee table book that showcases the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Indonesian island of Bali. Through stunning photographs and engaging narratives, readers are taken on a visual journey through...

"Nowadays if I look at a meadow I think lunch." A guide to over 130 of the most common edible and medicinal plants in Western Europe, aimed at the long-distance or casual hiker along the main pilgrim routes through Western Europe. The author has had some...

Since its first mention in the academic literature, ecotourism has been endorsed by NGOs and governments as the most environmentally sound and locally beneficial method of tourist development. Over the last thirty years sub-Saharan Africa has adopted...

Tourism, one of the world's leading industries, has propelled countries into recovery from economic recession. As a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral, holistic, and systemic industry, tourism also uniquely placed to address the concerns of the United...

This book explores the growth of the astrotourism, identifies star seeker trends, how the stars have shaped civilizations, and the budding space tourism industry. Learn ways to develop a destination, find customers, and our relationship with the night...

This book provides current knowledge on issues associated with the transportation of visitors in natural and protected areas, and a comprehensive overview of the technical and strategic options available to tackle these issues.

Throughout the world, local, natural wonders are being overrun by hordes of destination seekers intent on capturing nature's majesty. Though the flood of tourists brings economic stability to these regions, the environmental and local community concerns...

Overcrowding. Lengthy queues. Resentment from locals. Loss of authenticity. Disappointment. As tourists, how can we break this cycle and improve tourism for locals, their communities, their culture and environment - as well as for ourselves? By taking...

This handbook presents a timely, broad-ranging, and provocative overview of the essential nature of ecotourism. The chapters will both advance the existing central themes of ecotourism and provide challenging and divergent observations that will thrust...

Anthropocene Ecologies brings political ecology and tourism studies to bear on the Anthropocene. Through a collective examination of political ecologies of the Anthropocene by leading scholars in anthropology, geography and tourism studies, the book...

This book is the first to take an in-depth examination of events and well-being. It uses empirical case studies to help us better understand how events foster positive well-being or counter negative well-being for event organisers, participants,...

Though modern science and technology have given us comfort and security, for many people, something deeper is also needed; something that takes us closer to our evolutionary roots in nature. This book will allow the reader to experience, from the comfort...

Sketches of the Coast of Maine and Isles of Shoals: With Historical Notes is a book written by Benjamin Franklin De Costa in 1869. This book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of the coast of Maine and the Isles of Shoals. The author provides...

Since 1975, the Foundation of the first Community, here is a guide to know Damanhur, a Federation of Communities located in Valchiusella (Piedmont, Italy). Founded as a social experiment of a small group of dreamers led by Falco Tarassaco (Oberto...

Namibia Discovered is a collection of photographs recording a first visit to a unique and remarkable African country. The fifteen day self-drive tour began in late March, 2016. Places visited included the Namib-Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and...

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes, rich history, and cultural tapestry of Italy with "Discovering Italy: A Traveler's Guide." This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to an immersive and unforgettable experience in...