Essays about: "about ecotourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words about ecotourism.

  1. 1. Ecotourism and Women : A study about Sub-Saharan Women and Ecotourism

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

    Author : Maryam Hammami; [2023]
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    Abstract : Ecotourism is seen as an outcome of environmental movements and uprisings that demonstrated the sustainability limitations of mass tourism. Ecotourism has five key principles which are to encourage community participation, empower vulnerable groups, stimulate environmental conservation, preserve local culture, and deliver economic benefits for the area. READ MORE

  3. 2. Building ecological knowledge among children with nature as a playground : A suggestion for a recreational and educational nature trail for children in Aränge, Gotland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Alexandra Hedengrahn; [2023]
    Keywords : nature trails; sustainable destination development; Gotland; environmental education; nature recreation;

    Abstract : Modern society is faced with an increasing level of environmental degradation. One effect of this is the loss of possibilities for children to interact with natural environments. READ MORE

  4. 3. The sensitivity of the Maasai Mara Conservancy Model to external shocks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Shreya Chakrabarti; [2021]
    Keywords : Environmentality; environmental governance; ecotourism; community-based conservation; neoliberal conservation; Covid-19 pandemic;

    Abstract : Biodiversity loss caused by human activities is considered to be one of the greatest challenges to the stability of our planet. Protected areas emerged as a solution to this challenge, but they are not always successful due to the exclusion and displacement of local communities that live in proximity to the protected area, especially in low income countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ecotourists as activists : The conceptualisation of ecotourist’s practices and the role of communication

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Maria Johanna Horsten; [2021]
    Keywords : ecotourist; ecotourism; environmentalism; activism; sustainability communication;

    Abstract : As concern regarding the environmental impact of the regular tourism industry grows, tourists are increasingly seen carrying out activism actions and rallying others to create changes in the industry. A segment of the tourism industry that meets the demand is ecotourism, a more sustainable form of travelling that is seen as environmentalism in and of itself. READ MORE

  6. 5. Understanding ecological tourism by different local business stakeholders: a case study of Sao Miguel.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Maureen Le Vaillant; [2020]
    Keywords : ecotourism; local stakeholders; sustainable destination development; Sao Miguel; Portugal; Azores; case study;

    Abstract : Tourism represents 10.3% of the global GDP. Moving abroad for holidays has never been simpler and cheaper. Destinations answer tourist's demands, they build more hotel complex, create new fun activities, provide more resources. READ MORE