Bøker av Ralf (Griffith University

The academic study of the Adventure Tourism is rapidly increasing in popularity, with research beginning to focus on it heavily. This book offers a comprehensive look at this multi-million dollar industry sector from a variety of perspectives relevant to the teaching of tourism.

This comprehensive text considers the impact of off-road vehicles, recreational boats and activities such as hiking and camping on destination areas, as well as impacts particular to specific ecosystems such as marine, polar and mountain environments.

This book looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism, and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies.