Ecotourism is a common conservation and development strategy in the Maya, Forest region. New sites of ecotourism consumption, such as El Rematé near Tikal National Park in Guatemala, are developing in response to consumer demand for budget accommodations in this attractive cultural and natural setting. This study analyzes new ecotourism infrastructure developments in El Rematé for signs that this tourism draws on ecological imagery as expressed in popular media - or popular ecology - not on the natural and cultural ecology of the region that is the target of international conservation efforts. Analysis suggests that ecotourism entrepreneurs who effectively associate their product with texts of popular ecology will out-compete the community ecotourism projects supported by the non-governmental organizations managing the Biosphere Reserves in the region, challenging the success of international conservation and development strategies.

<p>The concern for the environment and social aspects have been highlighting in the concept of ecotourism. Tourism is a growing industry, where ecotourism is one of the fastest growing components in tourism today. The increase of amount of travels and tourists in the world, has led to the acknowledgement of tourism as part of the emissions of greenhouse gases. Therefore, the framework of sustainable development in tourism has been developed as well as ecotourism.</p><p>This thesis is aiming to study the ecotourism operators’ management of facing dilemmas in the ecotourism industry in Sweden. Therefore, the study is contributing to new knowledge in the lack of research in the field. We have identified the knowledge gap which is from the frontline practitioner’s, ecotourism operator point of view on how to manage dilemmas in this strong sustainable industry, ecotourism.</p><p>We structure a literature review where we provide with broader definitions of the major concepts: tourism, sustainable development and ecotourism. Ecotourism is considered as possessing strong sustainability features. The literature review is focused mainly in Swedish context and literature supporting the business purpose of a small firm has been highlighted. The theoretical framework is also presenting research done about the different aspects of sustainable development (economic, social and environment) with the context in ecotourism, which is also presenting the dilemmas that can occur among the perspectives. The theoretical framework ends with some suggestions on how tour operators balance the three perspectives, i.e. economic, social and environment.</p><p>The study takes form as a qualitative study with an exploratory approach. We are aiming at providing new information and knowledge in the field, which has been lacking in research in the Swedish context. By having telephone interviews with eight ecotourism operators across Sweden, we are aiming to gain heterogeneity in respondents’ selection and try to find out if there are any common thoughts and at the same time unique practices among the respondents.</p><p>Our main conclusions are answering the question on how the ecotourism operators manage the dilemmas in the ecotourism industry in Sweden. We acknowledge that ecotourism operators are expected to aim at strong sustainability which concerns on the environmental and social issues. This frames their way of operating the ecotourism business. The ecotourism operators manage dilemmas by communicating, educating, cooperating, marketing, raising price (or no raise), limiting number of tourists and by being professional.</p>

The concern for the environment and social aspects have been highlighting in the concept of ecotourism. Tourism is a growing industry, where ecotourism is one of the fastest growing components in tourism today. The increase of amount of travels and tourists in the world, has led to the acknowledgement of tourism as part of the emissions of greenhouse gases. Therefore, the framework of sustainable development in tourism has been developed as well as ecotourism. This thesis is aiming to study the ecotourism operators’ management of facing dilemmas in the ecotourism industry in Sweden. Therefore, the study is contributing to new knowledge in the lack of research in the field. We have identified the knowledge gap which is from the frontline practitioner’s, ecotourism operator point of view on how to manage dilemmas in this strong sustainable industry, ecotourism. We structure a literature review where we provide with broader definitions of the major concepts: tourism, sustainable development and ecotourism. Ecotourism is considered as possessing strong sustainability features. The literature review is focused mainly in Swedish context and literature supporting the business purpose of a small firm has been highlighted. The theoretical framework is also presenting research done about the different aspects of sustainable development (economic, social and environment) with the context in ecotourism, which is also presenting the dilemmas that can occur among the perspectives. The theoretical framework ends with some suggestions on how tour operators balance the three perspectives, i.e. economic, social and environment. The study takes form as a qualitative study with an exploratory approach. We are aiming at providing new information and knowledge in the field, which has been lacking in research in the Swedish context. By having telephone interviews with eight ecotourism operators across Sweden, we are aiming to gain heterogeneity in respondents’ selection and try to find out if there are any common thoughts and at the same time unique practices among the respondents. Our main conclusions are answering the question on how the ecotourism operators manage the dilemmas in the ecotourism industry in Sweden. We acknowledge that ecotourism operators are expected to aim at strong sustainability which concerns on the environmental and social issues. This frames their way of operating the ecotourism business. The ecotourism operators manage dilemmas by communicating, educating, cooperating, marketing, raising price (or no raise), limiting number of tourists and by being professional.

Nunavut has experienced significant growth in tourism since the 1980s, and ecotourism has all but become policy in the region. With the recent thrust in tourism literature suggesting that tourism research furthers the industry's development in communities, it is timely that more studies examine the tourism industry in the changing face of 'Nunavut'. This thesis is a case study presentation of a Nunavut community's experience with tourism. The research examines the changes and restructuring that have come about in the tourism industry since the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and whether community-controlled tourism is facilitated by these changes. / The results of this research indicate that the basic needs of Kimmirut residents are not being met by current tourism policy. The community's entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to host tourists are not being fully recognized by industry and government, although the desire on behalf of the latter exists.

Abstract not available. / Thesis (M.T.R.P.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1998.

This study explores the concept of ecotourism in terms of Honey’s (2008) seven principles of ecotourism (involves travel to natural destinations, minimizes impacts, builds environmental awareness, provides direct financial benefits to conservation, provides financial benefits and empowerment for local people, respects local culture, and supports human rights and democratic movements) and their application to the paddling industry of St. Lawrence Islands National Park (SLINP) and environs. SLINP and environs is located within the Thousand Islands Region of Eastern Ontario, and for the purpose of this research, includes all of the land and waterways along the St. Lawrence River extending as far as Jones Creek in the northeast to, but not including, Howe Island just southwest of Gananoque. The market and demand for paddle-based recreation in SLINP and environs is examined to determine if ecotourism is a feasible alternative to conventional tourism. Subsequently, Honey’s (2008) principles of ecotourism are applied to explore the role of paddle-based recreation within an ecotourism framework of the defined region. Specific recommendations were developed to better comply with these principles. General recommendations concerning the universal applicability of the principles were also prepared and included considerations for quality control measures and established tourism destinations. Ecotourism has traditionally been viewed as a panacea concept for developing countries to stimulate the economy, as well as, directly provide support for conservation efforts. This research instead examines the concept of ecotourism for a relatively sustainable, single activity within an established tourism destination of a developed country. If the recommendations are correctly implemented, the long term implications could include a reshaping of, first, the regional tourism industry and then, potentially the tourism industry at large, by encouraging a more holistic approach to tourism. / Thesis (Master, Environmental Studies) -- Queen's University, 2011-10-19 18:23:57.163

Darbo objektas – kaimo turizmo verslas ir ekoturizmo situacija. Darbo tikslas – ištirti ir įvertinti ekoturizmo situaciją kaimo turizme Kauno apskrityje. Darbo uždaviniai: 1. Atskleisti ekoturizmą ir jo ypatumus teoriniu aspektu. 2. Pristatyti kaimo turizmo ir ekoturizmo situaciją Lietuvoje ir Kauno apskrityje. 3. Ištirti ekoturizmo situaciją Kauno apskrities kaimo turizmo sektoriuje. Darbe yra trys pagrindinės dalys. Pirmoje dalyje pateikiama ekoturizmo samprata, principai ir pagrindinės ekoturizmo paslaugos, nusakyti kaimo turizmo ir ekoturizmo bendri bruožai bei jų tarpusavio sąsaja. Antroje dalyje pateikiama tyrimo metodika ir organizavimas. Trečioje dalyje apžvelgta ekoturizmo ir kaimo turizmo situacija Lietuvoje ir Kauno apskrityje, taip pat analizuojami gauti anketinės apklausos tyrimo rezultatai. Išvadose apibendrinami pagrindiniai teoriniai aspektai ir tyrimo rezultatai. Kauno apskrities kaimo turizmo sodybų savininkai pripažįsta, kad ekoturizmas padeda saugoti gamtinius resursus, skatina tolimesnę aplinkos apsaugos plėtrą, suteikia puikų žmogaus ir gamtos sąveikos ryšį ir didina pagarbą gamtai. Kaimo turizmo sodybos priimdamos poilsiautojus atsižvelgia į ekologines problemas, tačiau didesnį dėmesį skiria poilsiautojų norų ir poreikių tenkinimui, o ne aplinkos saugojimui. Nors ekonominiai faktoriai išskirti kaip svarbesni, tačiau kaimo turizmo sodybos stengiasi tausoti ir aplinką. Ekotuzimo paslaugų pasiūla Kauno apskrities kaimo turizmo sektoriuje kolkas yra labai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The object of research - rural tourism business and the situation of ecotourism. The aim of research- to investigate ant to rate the situation of ecotourism of rural tourism in Kaunas region. Tasks : 1. Uncover ecotourism and it's characteristics of theoretical terms. 2. To review the general situation of rural tourism and ecotourism in Lithuania and Kaunas region. 3. To estimate the situation of ecotourism in rural tourism sector in Kaunas region. There are three main parts in this paper. The first part presents the concept of eco-tourism, eco-tourism principles and basic services, also there are defined rural tourism and ecotourism in common and their mutual interface. The second part presents the research methodology and organization. The third part presents an overview of eco-tourism and rural tourism situation in Lithuania and Kaunas region, also there is the analysis of the results of the questionnaire survey. There are summarized the main theoretical aspects and the results of the research in conclusions. The owners of farmsteads of Kaunas region recognize that ecotourism helps to protect natural resources, promote the further development of the environment, provides the perfect interaction of man and nature relationship and the respect for nature. The respondens know the main ecological problems, but pay more attention to guests' needs and desires, rather than protecting the environment. Although economic factors are identified as more important, but rural... [to full text]

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Lapland, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 465-480).