Global geotourism perspectives [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ross K. Dowling, David Newsome

• Pubblicazione: Woodeaton, Oxford, : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd., c2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (264 p.)
• Disciplina: 338.4791
• Soggetto topico: Ecotourism; Tourism
• Altri autori: DowlingRoss Kingston NewsomeDavid <1951->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; 1Geotourism: a Global Activity; 2Australia's Geological Heritage: raising awareness at a national level; 3Active Geothermal and Volcanic Environments as Tourist Destinations; 4Caves and Karst Geotourism in Australia; 5 A Perspective on Rock Climbers, Scramblers and Hill Walkers; 6Geological Attractions for Tourists in Mauritius; 7Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman; 8Geotourism in Malaysia: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah; 9Geosite Identification as an Element of Promoting Geotourism in a Wildlife Hotspot: the Kruger National Park, South Africa; 10Geotourism and Geoparks in Brazil ; 11The Geology of Ireland: providing a catalyst for sustainable tourism development12The Grand Canyon, USA: the experience of managing a world-class geotourism destination; 13Hong Kong Geopark: uncovering the geology of a metropolis; 14Kanawinka, Australia: setting up, marketing and ensuring the future of a large geopark; 15Geotourism in Greece: A case study of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark; 16Geotourism: Opportunity and Tourism Significance
• Sommario/riassunto: An outstanding collection of international case studies that provide insight into and suggest best practice for issues such as conservation, risk management, education, marketing, interpretation and technology of actual and developing geotourism sites.
• Titolo autorizzato: Global geotourism perspectives
• ISBN: 1-282-64300-2; 9786612643002; 1-906884-84-6; 600-00-4049-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910785402603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II