Geotourism

Ross Dowling, David Newsome

Taylor & Francis, 2006 - Business & Economics - 260 pages

Geotourism is tourism surroounding geological attractions and destinations. This unique text uses a wealth of case studies to discuss the issues involved in the management and care of such attractions, covering topics such as sustainability, impacts and environmental issues.

Geotourism: Sustainability, impacts and management leads the reader logically through the process, covering both the theories involved and the practicalities of managing such 'environmentally precious' attractions.

* Looks at the challenges of management strategies and frameworks to address the provision of sustainability in areas of geological attractions, offering practical solutions.
* Uses in-depth examples and global case studies from the UK, Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the US (amongst others) to examine from international, national and local perspectives.
* Considers future directions and challenges.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Geotourism
• Editors: Ross Dowling, David Newsome
• Contributor: Ross Dowling
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2006
• ISBN: 0750662158, 9780750662154
• Length: 260 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism; Business & Economics / Management