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This volume reviews indigenous ecotourism as a special type of nature-based tourism and examines the key principles of conservation and community benefits from indigenous-owned and operated ecotourism businesses and joint ventures. It compares indigenous tourism in developed and developing countries and provides global case studies of indigenous ecotourism projects in the Pacific Islands (village-based ecotourism in community rainforests), Africa (wildlife and forest ecotourism, the Maasai and community lands), Latin America (rainforest ecotourism, Andes mountains and Indian territories) and Southeast Asia (forest and mountain ecotourism, hill tribes and island nations). The book analyses key factors and constraints for sustainable development of indigenous ecotourism and explores the growing links with biodiversity conservation, ecotourism and indigenous rights. It will appeal to practitioners, researchers and students in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, indigenous studies, conservation, natural resource management and community development. The book has 9 chapters and a subject index.

Ecotourism and Sustainable Development is the most comprehensive overview of worldwide ecotourism available today, showing how both the concept and the reality have evolved over more than twenty-five years. Here Martha Honey revisits six nations she profiled in the first edition?the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, and South Africa?and adds a fascinating new chapter on the United States. She examines the growth of ecotourism within each country?s tourism strategy, its political system, and its changing economic policies. Her useful case studies highlight the economic and cultural impacts of expanding tourism on indigenous populations as well as on ecosystems.

Ecotourism has a high potential impact on remote communities, by improving economic opportunity and natural resources conservation, and is increasingly accepted as an alternative livelihood for rural people. This study examines ecotourism development from the perspective of participation and economic impact for the Bousra people in Cambodia. A total of 237 households were selected as the sample size. Data collection was carried out with face-to-face interviews and analyzed using logistic regression and ordinary least square methods. Results revealed that local households depend mostly on agriculture (i.e., crop plantation and farming) and utilize ecotourism as a secondary source of income. Most households acknowledged ecotourism had a positive impact on environmental, social, and economic perspectives, while some signaled negative backlash due to depleted natural resources and impact on local culture. Household participation in ecotourism was not significantly affected from assistance issued by government or non-governmental organizations. However, causal relationships were found based on household demographic factors, attitude to environmental conservation, and village life. It was shown that the percentage of people involvement in ecotourism is high, but their income percentage is low due to education, skill, and capacity to expand. As a low-impact alternative to standard commercial tourism, community-based ecotourism has potential in becoming a transformative form of economics for local communities.

Research Article published by Journal of Ecotourism Volume 14, 2015 - Issue 2-3 ; This article assesses the role of good governance strategies in sustaining ecotourism. Using a qualitative method through exploratory research design, 18 good governance strategies that promote sustainable ecotourism were identified. Thereafter, a specific stakeholder survey (n = 250) was conducted in the eastern and northern tourist circuits in Tanzania. Through the discrete choice binary logit model, relationships between the identified strategies and specified ecotourism sustainability indicators were analysed by looking for the strategies that are more associated with each indicator. The findings show that sustainability of ecotourism in the country is mainly jeopardised by inadequate transparency, poor accountability practices and weak integration mechanisms between ecotourism operations and the country's development plans. As a result, poor governance has led to unproductive planning, inefficiencies and mismanagement of ecotourism resources. The study concluded by recommending accountability, transparency and integration between economic activities in order to ensure that ecotourism meets the needs of both current and future generations.

"In the sector of global tourism, a critical challenge has taken center stage - the imperative for sustainable transformation. The World Tourism Organization has declared the theme for World Tourism Day 2025 as "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," shedding light on the urgency to address multifaceted challenges that transcend conventional paradigms. The discourse has evolved beyond the traditional bounds of environmental sustainability, extending its reach to encompass social equality, cultural preservation, and economic viability. The tourism sector's pivotal role in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 underscores the intricate interplay between tourism and pressing global issues such as poverty, gender inequality, and environmental degradation. Against this backdrop of urgency and complexity, the book titled Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors offers a comprehensive exploration into viable practices necessary for inclusive, equitable, and responsible tourism.This book serves as a vital contribution to the ongoing dialogue surrounding sustainable tourism. With a focus on inclusivity, equity, and responsibility, it delves into the intricate relationship between tourism and sustainable transformation. It goes beyond mere rhetoric, providing a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie at the intersection of tourism and global sustainability goals. As the global community grapples with disparities, this book becomes a timely and indispensable resource. Policymakers, academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners are invited to contribute to this collective effort, laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and responsible future within the realms of tourism and hospitality.With a diverse array of recommended topics spanning community-based tourism, ecotourism, inclusive development, sustainable employment, and aviation, this book positions itself as an essential guide for those committed to addressing the challenges of our time. By presenting case studies, policy research, and insights into responsible tourism practices, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of sustainable transformation. As the global community strives for a more equitable future, this book offers a roadmap for shaping responsible and inclusive growth within the tourism and hospitality sectors."--

The authors of the article analyze ecotourism as an integral part of sustainable tourism development. The paper presents ecotourism as one of the fastest growing types of tourism in the world. Ecotourism as a sustainable development tool provides long-term social, environmental and economic benefits and is given appropriate priority in the country's economic development. The main aspects of ecotourism are economical, ecological, social and cultural. Political aspect and marketing changes influence ecotourism development as well. The paper presents the main elements involved in the ecotourism development: the respect for the ecosystem integrity, local participation and economic opportunities for the local community. SWOT analysis shows that ecotourism not only has many advantages in Lithuania, which allow it to exist successfully, but also drawbacks that hinder the development of ecotourism. Despite the fact that most of the threats may also be a barrier to development, there are a few opportunities that provide the development of ecotourism perspectives in Lithuania.Exploring the factors, which influence the development of ecotourism, the Lithuanian ecotourism SWOT analysis was conducted, which shows the direction in which the rapidly developing ecotourism could successfully compete not only in the Lithuanian but also in the international tourism market.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.em.18.3.4272

Purpose. Clarification of the relationship between the three title related concepts – wildlife tourism, ecotourism, and sustanaible tourism

Method. A review of definitions related to the discussed concepts in literature was performed. Based on this, main groups of the criteria used by researchers were distinguished. It enabled determination of the optimization space, defined by three axis: (i) the axis of the level of respect for the environment, (ii) the axis of the naturalness of visited places, and (iii) the level of tourists' interest in nature. In such defined optimization space, areas corresponding with wildlife tourism, ecotourism and sustainable tourism were designated.

Findings. It was found that the existing inconsistency in the definition of nature tourism and ecotourism in the literature results from the usage of the different criteria, which are not always congruent to each other.These criteria are, to a large extent, represent the axes of the defined optimization space. In the mentioned space, three-dimensional areas corresponding to the discussed concepts were identified. Due to the partial overlapping of those areas when defining the relationship between them, a disjunctive approach cannot be used . Some forms of nature tourism meet the criteria for ecotourism, whereas others do not. On the other hand, not all forms of tourism that meet the criteria for "eco-tourism" can be considered as "wildlife tourism".

Research and conclusion limitation. The main constraints of the proposed concept are limitation to three criteria, as well as problems with quantitative estimation of the position on axes for particular tourist activity.

Practical implications. The proposed approach to the classification of sustainable tourism, ecotourism and wildlife tourism may be useful in the process of preparing managementplans for the protected areas (e.g. Natura 2000 sites), because it reduces the risk of confusion with a different interpretation as to what the prefered form of tourism in this areas really means.

Originality. The paper presents a new, original, method for the classification of forms of tourism related to the natural environment.

Paper type: methodological/review.