Social and environmental impacts, responses and indicators are reviewed for the
mainstream tourism sector worldwide, in five categories: population, peace, prosperity …

Coastal tourism started in the 19th Century and has increased in non-linear fashion ever
since, stimulated by a combination of developments in transport technology and rising …

Wildlife tourism experiences have the potential to positively impact tourists' awareness,
appreciation and actions in relation to the specific wildlife they encounter and the …

One of the aims of wildlife tourism is to educate visitors about the threats facing wildlife in
general, and the actions needed to protect the environment and maintain biodiversity. To …

Over the past 3 decades, the status of sea turtles and the need for their protection to aid
population recovery have increasingly captured the interest of government agencies, non …

A common justification for developing wildlife tourism attractions is that they help to secure
long-term conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats. Managers and guides often highlight …

Does ecotourism contribute towards conservation of threatened species and habitats or is it
just a marketing ploy of the tourism industry? Using 251 case studies on ecotourism from the …

Zoos and aquariums have shifted their focus over recent years, taking a much more active
role in wildlife conservation and in promoting conservation learning among their visitors …

This book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially
in regard to its underpinning foundations of science, conservation and policy. Written by a …

Environmental education, both in and outside of the classroom, aims to facilitate adoption of
sustainable practice by both school students and the general public. This paper explores the …