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Seyfi, Siamak, editor.
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338.4791 GEN
Publication Date
2023
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41501.7617
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Fennell, David A., 1963-, author.
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338.4791 FEN
Publication Date
2020
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"The new edition focuses on economic, social and ecological inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice, and examines the sector in reference to other related forms of tourism, impacts, conservation, sustainability, education and interpretation, policy and governance, and the ethical imperative of ecotourism. An essential reference for those interested in ecotourism, the book is accessible to students, but retains the depth required for use by researchers and practitioners in the field. It book will be of interest to students across a range of disciplines including geography, economics, business, ethics, biology, and environmental studies"--
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Gaskill, Melissa, author.
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598.47 23
Publication Date
2018
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Wearing, Stephen, author.
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338.4791 WEA
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2018
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Blumstein, Daniel T., editor.
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338.4791 ECO
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2017
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Fennell, David A., 1963-, author.
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338.4791 FEN
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2017
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71869.1719
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Manente, Mara, author.
Call Number
338.4791 MAN
Publication Date
2014
Summary
What are Responsible Tourism and Corporate Social Responsibility What is the industry's awareness regarding these concepts What are the systems and tools currently available on the market that tourism SMEs can use to assess their engagement and the sustainability of their businessThis book is aimed at replying to these questions and offering an innovative contribution to the current debate in the field. After having defined Responsible Tourism and CSR and the environment in which these methodologies develop, the authors present and compare the main European assessment and certification systems, describe their characteristics and functionalities and discuss the relevant issues concerning their application.Through the AHP model and the selection of a number of relevant case histories, the suitability and efficacy of these systems in monitoring the level of responsibility of tourism SMEs are analyzed and debated. The results obtained contribute to enhance the recognition and diffusion of CSR principles in tourism and to support tourism businesses in choosing the assessment tool that best fits with their characteristics and the nature of their activity. The study also enables students and researchers to build or enhance their knowledge about the main reporting initiatives available in Europe and to assess the potential of the mathematical model applied for this kind of study.
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43630.7578
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Jenkins, Ian, editor.
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338.4791 SUS
Publication Date
2013
Summary
Sustainability and green topics have become a crucial element in modern economy. All sectors of the economy are concerned, also the tourism industry. This book takes an overview on developments of sustainability in tourism from a multidisciplinary view point: economy, marketing, social science, media studies, political studies. In order to under-stand the long term changes in the field it is important to include different scientific approaches.
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60136.1016
by
Wearing, Stephen, author.
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338.4791 WEA
Publication Date
2013
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50827.7617
by
Wearing, Stephen.
Call Number
338.4791 WEA
Publication Date
2012
Summary
'Ecotourism' outlines the phenomenon of Ecotourism; its sources and its development as a concept. Conservation issues are now at the forefront of public opinion - Nature is calling us to its wilds and we are responding in droves. The decline of natural rainforests, loss of endangered species, global warming and land degradation have galvanised public support for conservation. The interest in Ecotourism and nature-orientated tourism has coincided with this worldwide concern Using relevant case studies, 'Ecotourism' examines the poten
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Tisdell, C. A. (Clement Allan)
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338.4791 TIS
Publication Date
2012
Summary
Nature-based Tourism and Conservation unearths new or neglected principles relevant to tourism and recreational economics, environmental valuation and economic theory. Its three parts have chapters on nature-based tourism and its relationships to conservation including case studies dealing with the consequences of World Heritage listing of natural sites, Antarctic, subtropical and tropical national park-based tourism and an NGO's conservation efforts modelled on ecotourism. The final part focuses on tourism utilizing particular wildlife, including sea turtles, whales, penguins, royal albatross, glow-worms and tree kangaroos.
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44825.1680
by
Sidali, Katia Laura.
Call Number
338.4791 FOO
Publication Date
2011
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Books
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