The new fifth edition of Ecotourism focuses on an array of economic, social and ecological
inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice, and examines the …

Volunteer tourism describes a field of tourism in which travellers visit a destination and take
part in projects in the local community. Projects are commonly nature-based, people-based …

Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and Possibilities analyzes the impacts of mainstream
tourism in first, second and third world countries, and argues the benefits of adopting the …

This chapter will present an outline of how to better understand best practice in volunteer
tourism by examining the focus and motivations for volunteer tourists and the dynamic social …

The term ecotourism has many meanings. It can refer to a genuine attempt at
environmentally sustainable tourism or be used in a cynical way to try and attract greater …

This paper argues for a shift in tourism research that challenges models which prioritise
commodified tourism experiences over alternative decommodified products. We feel the …

The definition of an ecotourist is an issue of much debate. Many define an ecotourist based
on a list of specific requirements that the tourist must meet, such as age, education level, or …

In order to truly understand ecotourism and pros and cons associated with, it is necessary to
do some background research. Ecotourism, perhaps the most over-used and mis-used word …

This paper suggests that the theorization of volunteer tourism needs to recognize the
interrelationship of time, site and the activities provided at the destination. It also requires a …

This article examines recent developments in the New Zealand ecotourism sector that
highlight the limitations of definitions of ecotourism. It considers the contemporary …