Tourism and Development in Mountain RegionsThis book discusses the importance of mountain regions, and the precariousness of mountain tourism in the context of ecosystem and cultural conservation. It includes case studies of mountain tourism existing alongside environmental sustainability and community well being. The text presents an integrated approach to mountain-based tourism, balancing the needs of local communities, tourists and environmental conservation. |
Contents
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Environmental Management for Alpine Tourism and Resorts | 27 |
Recreation Resource Assessment and Monitoring Techniques | 47 |
Conservation and Development in Greek Mountain Areas | 69 |
Approaching Ecosystemic | 85 |
Aboriginal Views | 115 |
The Economic Impacts of Different Types of Tourism in Upland | 137 |
Conflicts and Solutions | 157 |
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Tourism and Development in Mountain Regions Pamela M. Godde,Martin F. Price,Friedrich M. Zimmerman No preview available - 2000 |
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Page 10 - It defines sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs