10 Best Books on Ecotourism

“Ecotourism Economics and Environment” Book Review: This book is about tourism in India and how it affects the economy, society, culture, and environment. It includes case studies from other developing countries that have chosen ecotourism over mass tourism. The book emphasizes the benefits of ecotourism and the importance of protecting the environment from human activities, like tourism. The book also talks about recent advances in environmental awareness and the role ecotourism can play in providing employment, income, and livelihood opportunities for local people.

“Ecotourism and Sustainable Development, Second Edition: Who Owns Paradise?” Book Review: This book is among the first books published on the subject. This book explains the concepts of ecotourism and sustainable development. The book describes the six countries of the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, and South Africa from the first edition and adds the United States in this new edition. It consists of case studies that highlight the economic and cultural impacts of expanding tourism on indigenous populations. This book stresses on the importance of responsible ecotourism. It is a highly informative book.

“Ecotourism” Book Review: This book discusses the need to develop Ecotourism on a much larger scale. It discusses various measures to restore the beauty of nature and preserve what is left of the ecology in the environment. This book explains in detail the different types of tourist, details of destinations and means of transport. This book is useful to students, research scholars and teachers of the tourism industry. The chapters included are tourism types and motivations, information technology in tourism and tourism policy and planning. It also covers the importance of the hotel industry and advertising and promotion.

“Ecotourism” Book Review: This book describes how ecotourism can be used for developing rural areas. Ecotourism is a sustainable option that has minimal impact on the environment and creates job opportunities for local people. The book provides an example of an eco-farm village called Kaa El Rim. The project was implemented in two phases, and the first phase focused on applying sustainable development and ecotourism measures. The concepts of community participation and ecosystem protection were used to evaluate the effects of ecotourism.

“Eco-tourism Development in Northeast India: Sustainable Alternative: In Search of a Road to Peace, Development and Sustainability” Book Review: The book uses a problem-solving approach by applying public management tools to create ecotourism methods. It emphasizes the importance of implementing these ideas for sustainable growth and development by drawing from both local and global experiences. Specifically, the book focuses on the strategic position of the northeast region of India in terms of its political and economic significance. It highlights the potential of eco-tourism development in this region to have a positive impact on the environment and promote conservation. The book suggests that these development policies can also help bridge the psychological gap experienced by the local population. The book concludes that the impact of development policies on both individuals and the environment is critical for achieving real sustainability.

“Ecotourism: A Practical Guide for Rural Communities” Book Review: This book contains everything a person requires before entering the ecotourism market. It explains what ecotourism is and who the ecotourists are. It explains how to work with the local community and the local environment. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this field. It explains from the beginning what all is required to start the business and make it work.

“Ecotourism and Certification: Setting Standards In Practice” Book Review: This book is designed for independent auditors who verify environmental and social impacts. This book explains the basics of ecotourism certification. It highlights the challenges and strategies for establishing certification programs. This book covers ecotourism within the larger tourism industry and traces the history of certification. Later it examines certification as a tool in other industries such as forestry and coffee production. The book also contains case studies written by experts on certification schemes around the world. This is the first book to take a global look at the emergence and application of certification. It is an important contribution for ecotourism and development professionals worldwide.

“Quality Assurance and Certification in Ecotourism (Ecotourism Series)” Book Review: The book discusses the impact of ecotourism on culture and biodiversity of the locality. It creates economic opportunities for local communities. This book also explains the measures to reduce the negative impacts on the environment. The harm it causes to the environment is land degradation, cultural commoditization and playground effects. This book stresses on the topic of quality control and accreditation in ecotourism and describes the mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure quality in all aspects of the industry.