Ecotourism: A Sustainable Option?
TSM 222 (Offering: 2003)

Description

This course examines the nature and growth of ecotourism in the context of the related concepts of sustainability, sustainable tourism and appropriate nature-based tourism. This course provides a theoretical and applied understanding of ecotourism within Queensland, Australia and internationally and some important examples of sustainable tourism practices in natural settings. Principles of ecotourism are explored, including its ecological and cultural sustainability, its education and interpretation, its contribution to local communities and conservation, its promotion and participant satisfaction levels. The key issues still facing ecotourism will be examined from the perspective of operators, ecotourists, local communities, governments, non-profit associations and professional organisations. A case study approach will examine developments in ecotourism enterprises and examples of best practice, as well as industry, government and community initiatives relating to ecotourism.

Major(s)/Minors(s): Tourism, Environmental and Planning Studies (major only)

Usual Semester of Offer: Semester 2

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