Nature Tourism
Joseph S Chen editor Nina K Prebensen editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:20th Apr '26
£155.00
This title is due to be published on 20th April, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£41.99(9781041030607)
Nature Tourism augments the current literature on the benefits and pitfalls in recent developments of nature tourism, tracing the history of development, highlighting the ecological impacts, and showcasing the current practices in nature tourism.
Along with discussions on specific tourist markets from holistic viewpoints, this book examines lessons learned from various destination nations and continents across the globe. This new second edition has been updated to include:
- New content and updates concerning sensory, slow experiences, eco-certification, therapeutic experiences, managing nature tourism, resilience, and crisis management.
- Expanded coverage on the brunt of climate change, along with a burgeoning concept of travel health, shaping both the demands and operations of potential nature destinations.
- Case studies from a wide range of developing and developed nations across Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.
This book offers significant insight into nature-based tourism and its future development. It will be of interest to upper-level students, researchers, and academics in tourism, environmental studies, development, and sustainability.
"For a long time, nature has been the foundation of tourism. This rich collection shows that nature is not going out of fashion. The book highlights experiences, emotions, impacts, and their governance needs in nature tourism by bringing together leading scholars from the field. The authors provide highly invaluable and nuanced insights on nature destinations and how nature inspires us as tourists and scholars."
— Jarkko Saarinen,University of Oulu, Finland
"The second edition of Nature Tourism builds on its best-selling predecessor with updated and new chapters representing diverse global perspectives. It tackles emerging challenges by offering innovative insights into managing nature-based destinations, enriching tourist experiences, and promoting sustainable practices that harmonize economic growth, community well-being, and environmental preservation."
— Muzzo (Muzaffer) Uysal, University of Massachusetts, US
"This book offers a comprehensive examination of nature tourism, with engaging case studies from various continents highlighting trends, challenges, and innovative approaches to curating visitor experiences. Covering topics from wildlife experiences and climate change impacts to forest tourism and soundscapes, it is a great resource for anyone interested in the evolving relationship between tourism, nature, and well-being."
— Cathy H.C. Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
ISBN: 9781041030621
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296 pages
2nd edition