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Author
Publisher
Island Press
Language
English
Description
Around the world, ecotourism has been hailed as a panacea: a way to fund conservation and scientific research, protect fragile ecosystems, benefit communities, promote development in poor countries, instill environmental awareness and a social conscience in the travel industry, satisfy and educate discriminating tourists, and, some claim, foster world peace. Although "green" travel is being aggressively marketed as a "win-win" solution for the Third...
11) Ecotourism alternative for the Ejido Benito Juarez: background study and suggestions for development
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet presents a curated collection of the world's best low-impact resorts and experiences. From eco lodges and off-grid camps to responsible wildlife watching, we showcase the best eco-conscious trips to help travelers lower their carbon footprint the impact made on the communities they visit. Highlights trend toward sustainable travel as more travelers than ever choose eco-tours over traditional vacations.
Author
Publisher
Routledge
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The authors challenge the notion of sustainability and its relationship to contemporary tourism in the developing world, then discuss alternative channels of tourism development and the impact of tourism policies at local, national and global level.
18) Nature girl
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 15
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
When a rude telemarketer calls while Honey Santana and her son are having dinner she decides to teach him a lesson in good behavior. She lures him and his mistress with a pitch for Florida real estate and includes her ex-husband and 12-year-old son in her plot.