Ecotourism & The Community Participation

Ecotourism is the responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. It is type of tourism that maximises the early and long-term participation of local people in the decision making process that determines the kind and amount of tourism that should occur. The degree of power wielded by the local community in relation to tourism activities is crucial to its long-term prospects and sustainability.
About Author :
Abhilash Mallya, a seasoned tourism personnel holds a masters' degree in tourism administration. He has been associated with a wide spectrum of tourism related activities for the last ten years, in various capacieits, both in theindustry and in the academics.
Contents :
Preface Principles and Practices of Ecotourism Ecotourism and the Sustainable Development Ecotourism Development in India Management of Ecotourism Ecotourism and the Local Communities Sustainable Ecotourism Sustainable Lodging Objectives of International Ecotourism Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism Developing Community-based Ecotourism Bibliography Index