Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas: Planning and Management (Cabi)

Abstract This book describes tourism planning and management in national parks and protected areas. It also provides guidelines for best practice in tourism operations. Topics addressed include: ecological and cultural goals of national parks and protected areas; social roles of park-based tourism; tourism services and infrastructure; tourism in marine protected areas; park finance through tourism; and park tourism policy. The book has 14 chapters and a subject index. "This book describes the state of the art of tourism planning and management in national parks and protected areas. It also provides guidelines for best practice in tourism operations."--Jacket