- Ecotravel: The Adventurous Journey Towards Sustainability
- This article appears on Greenmoney.com`s web site and discusses aspects of the industry of ecotourism.
- Beware of the Humans
- This article by Tim Padgett and Sharon Begly was originally printed in Newsweek on March 4, 1996. It discusses some of the disastrous impacts humans have had on wildlife under the pretense of ecotourism.
- Overview: Sustainable Tourism
- This article posted on the EarthPledge web site considers the world`s largest industry - the travel and tourism industry.
- Eco-Orbit
- Eco-Orbit`s E-zine is an online magazine that focuses on ecotourism and sustainable development.
- Can Ecotourism Save the Rainforests?
- This article is presented by the Rainforest Action Network and discusses the many pros and cons of ecotourism.
- Ecotourism: A Tool for Sustainable Development
- David Barkin discusses ecotourism`s role in sustainable development based on the experience of the overwintering reserves of the Monarch Butterfly in Mexico.
- Green Living: Going Green
- This article was a feature of the January-February, 1998 edition of "Environmental Magazine" or E, the article describes the work of the ecotourism society and provides some general information about ecotourism.
- Win -Win Approaches to Development and Environment
- This document published by USAID describes the relationship between tourism and biodiversity conservation as a win-win situation. This articles further expands on this thinking and provides a historical account of USAID`s involvement in ecotourism.
- Environmentally Sustainable Development and Tourism
- This article was presented by Maurice Strong, Chair of the Earth Council, at the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Nov. 29- Dec. 2, 1995.
- Eco-tourism or Eco-terrorism
- This article written by Anita Pleumaron was taken from an edition of Third World Network Features and posted on a news group. In this short article, the author critically questions the entire industry of ecotourism. Pleumaron has written several articles on the political economy of tourism.
- Ecotraveling Into The Next Century
- This short article was written by the executive director of The Ecotourism Society, and discusses the exposes the myths of ecotourism many people still hold.
- Tourism Project threatens Pataxo Indians in Brazil
- This news group posting describes how a tourism project in the southern part of the state Bahia is threatening local indigenous communities.
- Sustainable Tourism: Can Friends of the Earth lead the Way
- This article written by a volunteer of FotE appeared on the Green-Travel list. The author points out how unsustainable leisure-oriented travel is (especially by airplane).
- Responsible Tourism, Jean-Michel Cousteau
- This site provides Jean-Michel Cousteau`s talk on Responsible Tourism given at the PATA annual conference
- Various articles in Spanish by Jorge Chavez de la Peña NEW
- Topics include: The socioeconomic importance of ecotourism; Protected Areas as ecotourism destinations; Sustainable Development and Ecotourism; and Ecotourism as a Regional Sustainable Development Strategy (all in Spanish).
- Exploring Ecotourism NEW
- Ron Mader maintains an archives of information and articles on the topic at this site.
- Ecotourism Development in Quintana Roo NEW
- This paper explores the merits and threats of ecotourism in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Developing Successful Nature-Based Tourism Businesses: An Operator's perspective
- This online article discusses many aspects of developing a successful ecotourism business.
- The Green Audit Kit
- The Green Audit Kit is a the outcome of the South Devon Green Tourism Initiative which involved Trademouse ecological business consultancy. The site includes a summary and final report of the initiative.
- Sustainability, Profitability and Ecotourism Markets
- This paper was presented by Pamela Wight at the "Ecotourism - Balancing Profitability with Sustainability" conference held in Estonia on September, 1997.
- Sustaining Tourism by Managing New Technology for Destination Marketing
- This paper is a publication of the OAS`s inter-sectoral unit for tourism.
- Marketing Ecotourism to Travel Agents NEW
- This article explores the role of travel agents in promoting travel that contributes to environmental conservation.
- Eco-tourism in Brunei Darussalam
- Desire for Pristine Environment and Adventure Boost Eco-Tourism in Belize
- Ecotourism in Mexico
- This article "Bridges and Borders" written by Ron Mader discusses ecotourism in Mexico and the desires of ecotourists.
- Impacts of Ecotourism in Venezuela
- This article written by Marcus Colchester and Fiona Watson discusses the impacts ecotourism is having in Venezuela and brings up issues of indigenous rights.
- Ecotourism in Pakistan
- This paper provides a survey of ecotourism potential in Pakistan's Biodiversity Project Area (Chitral and Northern Areas). It was written by John Mock and Kimberley O'Neil as a consultancy report for The World Conservation Union (IUCN) - Pakistan.
- Honduras' Parks/Protected Areas and Tourism
- Can Haiti Dream of Ecotourism?
- This article written by Paul Paryski discusses the potential role ecotourism could play in rebuilding Haiti. This article is a feature of Ecodecision Spring 1996.
- Ecotourism Catches On in Japan
- This article posted on the Trends in Japan web site, describes the current rise of ecotourism in rural parts of Japan.
- Programa de Ecoturismo en Areas Naturales Protegidas de Mexico
- This article in Spanish describes Mexico`s ecotourism program for protected areas.
- Costa Rica`s ecotourism
- This article is Ron Mader`s thesis written in 1990.
- Can the Galapagos Survive?
- This article appeared in Time Magazine in October of 1995 and describes some of the challenges facing this prime ecotourism destination.
- Tourism in a Developing Country: The Case of Fiji
- This article discusses some of the sociocultural affects of tourism in Fiji. He begins by challenging the "myth of paradise" that affects the way Western societies view natives in the South Pacific.
- Nature-based Tourism Manual
- This manual was prepared by the Canadian National Aboriginal Tourism Association to assist indigenous groups in the development of nature-based tourism strategies.
- Tourism as a Land Use Industry
- This discussion paper was prepared by the Canadian National Aboriginal Tourism Association (CNATA).
- The Development of Tourism in Aboriginal Communities across Canada
- This paper was written by the former chair of CNATA (Cdn. National Aboriginal Tourism Association) and was presented to the World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism in 1992.
- Communities Control their Tourism Destiny in Rural Belize
- This article by Richard Mahler describes the creation and local management of the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize.
- Community-based ecotourism
- Another article by Ron Mader.
- Aboriginal Tourism in Venezuela: Walking lightly on the land
- This article from IDRC`s online REPORTS describes ORPIA (the Organización Regional de los Pueblos Indigenas de Amazonas) and a workshop that occurred in Venezuela in 1994 with the participation of CNATA.
- Ecotourism and Indigenous Peoples
- This paper identifies the key issues in ecotourism for host communities, particularly indigenous peoples. Methods of planning and managing the socio-cultural impacts of ecotourism are considered, specially indigenous responses to achieving sustainable ecotourism.
- A Talent for Tourism
- This publication produced by the Australian Office of National Tourism provides case studies of indigenous tourism in Australia. It aims to increase awareness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the opportunities available to them through involvement in the tourism industry.
- Sustainable Heritage Tourism
- This article is presented by Community First! Partners and discusses the need for tourism to be community driven.
- Community-Based Ecotourism in the Maya Forest NEW
- This article is an excerpt from the book Timber, Tourists and Temples.
- Parks and Progress
- This article "Parks and Progress: Protected Areas and Economic Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was edited by Valerie Barzetti and published by IUCN in collaboration with the Inter-American development Bank, 1993.
- Eco-Tourism Lures Vacationers While Helping to Preserve Fragile Locales
- Ecotourism and Habitat Preservation
- Mozambique Considers Eco-Tourism Options for Conserving Biodiversity
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism
- This article: Two Way Track - biodiversity conservation and ecotourism: an investigation of linkages, mutual benefits and future opportunities was written by the Biodiversity Unit of the Australian Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories.
- The Forestry/Tourism Accord: Bringing Together Natural Allies
- The paper was presented at the XI World Forestry Congress in Antalya, Turkey, 13 to 22 October 1997. It focuses on an accord between the three leading provincial associations representing the tourism and forestry sectors in British Colombia, Canada.
- Wildlife Tourism and other Products from Wildlands
- Tourism and Small Islands: an initial bibliography
- Tom Baum has prepared this resource on tourism and small island states.
- Bibliography of Ecotourism sources
- This bibliography is one of many bibliographies posted by Oregon State University researchers on the topic of Conservation of Biological Diversity: Biological/Ecological, Economic, and Policy Issues.
- CEDRO Ecotourism: Bibliography
- This site contains an extensive bibliography of ecotourism sources compiled by the Centre for Environmental Design Research and Outreach at the University of Calgary. The bibliography is separated into 5 sections.
- Ron Mader`s Ecotourism Bibliography
- Ron Mader, publisher of El Planeta Platica has been compiling this bibliography over the last 10 years.
- Education Resources Materials
- The Australian office of National Tourism lists a number of publications concerning ecotourism.
- Protected Area Economics and Policy: Linking Conservation and Sustainable Development.
- This book is a World Bank publication.
- The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Tourism
- Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel
- This site presents the prologue of Deborah McLaren`s book as well as ordering information.
- Sustainable Tourism Self-Audit Workbook
- The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia presents a self-audit workbook designed to help tourism operators become more sustainable. This site provides information on how to order the workbook.
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Online Articles
Articles for Tourism Operators
Country-Specific Papers
Indigenous Peoples/Local Communities
Biodiversity Conservation and Tourism
- Through examples taken from the African continent where wildlife resources
are remarkably rich, the author illustrates the importance of conservation
and tourism and other benefits related to the creation,
management and use of protected areas, especially national parks.
- This FAO - APFSOS Working Paper investigates ecotourism and other services
derived from forests in the Asia-Pacific Region
Bibliographies
Books available to order
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