55 available references for "Ecotourism"

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Equity Issues in Benefits Distribution: The Case of Kreo Cave Tourism in Semarang, Indonesia;
Agung Sugiri
Ref. no. : 11983

Publisher : Journal of Sustainable Development
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2015
Thematic : Ecotourism
Language : English
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Tourism development can bring benefits to local people. The Kreo Cave tourism in Kandri Village of Semarang City, which is attracting increased interest due to the operation of the recently-built Jatibarang Reservoir, is also expected to benefit the residents significantly. Thus, this study aims to answer the question "How is the distribution of the benefits of Kreo Cave tourism development aligned for the local people?". Referring to the concept of Equity-Based Development, the focus is twofold. The first is on what aspects the local community can benefit from Kreo Cave tourism, and the second is on how well equity is applied to the benefit distribution. The results show that equity failures in seven aspects of the benefit distribution are at the low to moderate levels. On average, only moderate inequity is perceived by the local people. The City Government facilitation in developing the tourism village of Kampong Talun Kacang may have something to do with this outcome. However, Talun Kacang is only a part of Kandri nearest to Kreo Cave, and people in the more distant parts of the village may perceive it differently. That is why, the equity failure in job opportunity is surprisingly severe although the trend in the last five years is a bit improving. This aspect should be given serious attention by the city government. An important measure is that the community empowerment program should be improved to encompass villagers who live distant from the Kreo Cave and Jatibarang Reservoir.
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Keywords : Godiva quadricolor
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje

Birdwatching in the Philippines;
Wild Bird Club of the Philippines
Ref. no. : 12012

Publisher : Department of Tourism and Wild Bird Club of the Philippines
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2009
Thematic : Ecotourism
Language : English
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The widespread growth of ecotourism gives life support to a destination's wildlife species, ecosystem and local communities. The Philippines is no exemption. Through ecotourism and adventure travel, the country now proudly hosts increasing populations of whale sharks, and dolphins and other marine species. Coral reefs in established diving areas are now generating and the communities have become active partners in conservation and protection. The country's coastal plains, numerous mountains, volcanoes, tropical forests and caves astound even seasoned travelers. Over and above these natural resources are the numerous bird species that can be encountered while traveling from one island to the next.
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Keywords : NIS
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje

Itâ€™s More Fun in the Philippines? The Challenges of Tourism;
Yves Boquet
Ref. no. : 12073

Publisher : Springer, Cham
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2017
Thematic : Ecotourism
Language : English
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The Philippines have been in recent years a minor destination of international tourism flows, especially from Europe. Most visitors are Asians (Korea, Japan), Americans or Australians. This chapter examines some strengths of the Philippines in terms of tourism potentials (landscapes, undersea diving, cultural heritage), then its organizational and infrastructural weaknesses (transportation), as well as the lack of proper maintenance of tourism assets and the overcrowding of Boracay island, before examining the tourism policies of the national government (the successful â€œIts more fun in the Philippinesâ€ campaign, development of gambling, medical tourism and ecotourism). Four case studies in Bohol (diving and ecotourism), Laguna province (perimetropolitan resorts at a short distance from Manila), Batanes islands (non-tropical landscapes of a remote archipelago) and the rice terraces of Ifugao country in northern Luzon illustrate the diversity of tourism options in the Philippines around the dominant concept of sustainable tourism.
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Keywords : Peachia
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje

The Intersections Between Lacustrine Wildlife Tourism and Conservation: Scientific and Educational Opportunities in the Brazilian Southern Lakes;
Rosane Maria Lanzer
Ref. no. : 13184

Publisher : Springer, Cham
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2017
Thematic : Ecotourism
Language : English
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Taken as an activity on the rise in the contemporary world, tourism increasingly leans towards natural areas, especially coastal regions. Brazil stands out for its extensive coastline and attractions related to sun and beach. However, the interaction between tourism and these ecosystems is not much debated. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, a unique coastline can be found. This region has the most extensive coastal plain of Brazil, with 37,000 km2 and about 100 freshwater shallow lakes along its coastline. Geological processes, combined with a specific biological system, have conditioned a differentiated landscape in the region, composed of an ecosystem mosaic of sand dunes, restinga forest formations, wetlands and shallow lakes, which harbor their own biodiversity, including human beings that depend on these ecosystems for survival. Such resources are constantly under pressure of human activities, tourism among them, since touristic activities in these environments do not take into account their fragility. As a result, several fauna and flora species are damaged by the pursuit of human leisure, as well as by mismanagement of water resources. Thus, this study aims to discuss the relations between tourism and the freshwater environments, seeking to quantify the lack of knowledge about the species inhabiting these ecosystems, which affects sustainable practices planning. This study shows that, even in the presence of unique landscapes in scenarios of great beauty and frail ecosystems, the rich biodiversity is impacted by urbanization. Human activities affect the lakes environmental quality, harming biodiversity and tourism development in the region. Management models need to undergo changes, through the implementation of environmental education programs and promoting new forms of tourism, like scientific tourism, and wildlife conservation.
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Keywords : IPBES
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje

Bulgarian Experience in Nature Protection: Contributing to Sustainable Development;
Elizaveta Matveeva
Ref. no. : 13281

Publisher : Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Place of publication :
Publication year : 1997
Thematic : Ecotourism
Language : English
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The biological diversity of Bulgaria is extremely rich and varied. Its study, as well as nature protection, have deep roots that can be traced to the late 19th century. Environmental and Biodiversity education were developed parallel with the creation of the system of protected areas in Bulgaria. The National Biological Diversity Conservation Strategy (NBDCS) and the National Action Plan for the Conservation of the Most Important Wetlands (NWCP) were developed and published in recent years, these outline the frameworks for the expansion and promotion of the system of protected areas, forming the necessary prerequisites for new educational initiatives in support of sustainable development and the conservation of valuable natural resources.
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Keywords : Andrias davidianus
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje

Ref. No.	Reference title	Author
11983	Equity Issues in Benefits Distribution: The Case of Kreo Cave Tourism in Semarang, Indonesia	Agung Sugiri
12012	Birdwatching in the Philippines	Wild Bird Club of the Philippines
12073	Itâ€™s More Fun in the Philippines? The Challenges of Tourism	Yves Boquet
13184	The Intersections Between Lacustrine Wildlife Tourism and Conservation: Scientific and Educational Opportunities in the Brazilian Southern Lakes	Rosane Maria Lanzer
13281	Bulgarian Experience in Nature Protection: Contributing to Sustainable Development	Elizaveta Matveeva

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