Ecotourism: Theoretical Analysis and Case Studies

Author: Zhang Guangrui, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Humans have gradually come to recognize the important relationship between development and the environment through their own experiences and reflections, and have begun to explore pathways for the development of human society. The proposal of the theory of sustainable development is a significant outcome of this exploration. Since tourism activities are an important form of human consumption behavior and the tourism industry is the world's largest industry, the theory of sustainable tourism development is, by nature, a crucial goal for the development of the global tourism industry. The development of ecotourism must be approached with caution; it is essential to conduct pilot projects first, gain experience from them, and gradually expand the initiative when various conditions are sufficiently prepared, following a step-by-step approach. It is absolutely not permissible to develop mass tourism in a scattered manner, nor can the old industrial development path of "first destroy, then repair" be followed. This book compiles important achievements from numerous scholars, experts, and practitioners regarding ecotourism. The Theoretical Foundation section focuses on exploring the concept and understanding of ecotourism, further clarifying and organizing the concept of "ecotourism." The Comprehensive Development section emphasizes examining different aspects of ecotourism development, including reflections on the choice of development paths for China's ecotourism and an analysis of the obstacles to implementing ecotourism in underdeveloped regions. The Case Study section focuses on practical analysis, expanding and deepening the theoretical research on ecotourism through influential, model-summarizing, and development-thought-oriented approaches. This will undoubtedly play a significant guiding role in the development of ecotourism.