Journal articles: 'Ecotourist'

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Thuy, Vo Thi Ngoc, Ho Huy Tuu, Sylvie Llosa, and Hoang Doan Phuong Thao. "An application of Tetraclass model for evaluating ecotourism service quality in Vietnam." Tourism and Hospitality Research 20, no. 3 (August 19, 2019): 300–316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1467358419867741.

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This study extends SERVQUAL and ECOSERV models to include interaction and experience attributes in an ecotourism context and to identify how ecotourism service attributes can affect Vietnamese ecotourist satisfaction and dissatisfaction using Tetraclass approach. This study uses a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The results show 47 ecotourism service quality attributes belonging to 10 dimensions and four categories as Basic, Key, Plus, and Secondary. The findings also indicate the 10 most important attributes contributing to ecotourist satisfaction/dissatisfaction and confirm the complex relationships of ecotourism service attributes on ecotourist satisfaction/dissatisfaction. While ecotourism has become one of the most important subsectors in the tourism industry, understanding ecotourists’ evaluations and improving their satisfaction with ecotourism is still mostly underexplored, in particular, in the context of a developing country like Vietnam. Therefore, this study helps managers understand effective ways to improve customers’ satisfaction and eliminate their dissatisfaction. However, it ignores customers’ affective moods. Thus, future studies could benefit to include these aspects to gain a better understanding about the phenomenon.

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Mekhum, Witthaya, and Nithcha Kumpecharat. "Effect of Product Development and Standard Product to Performance of Ecotourism: Case of Ranong Province, Thailand." Research in World Economy 11, no. 5 (September 3, 2020): 445. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/rwe.v11n5p445.

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This world is marvelous place full of mystifying places and spectacular experiences only waiting for travel around and exploration. Ecotourism builds cultural and environmental awareness and recognition of such places. Therefore, the current research has investigated the relationship between historical places, natural environment, cultural values, ecotourists satisfaction, and ecotourism performance. Ecotourists satisfaction has direct impact on ecotourism performance. According to the current research, historical places, natural environment, and cultural values particularly in Ranong, a province of Thailand, play significant role for the ecotourist satisfaction and attraction. Hence a survey was conducted to obtain primary data to know ecotourists’ satisfaction level and how it impacts on ecotourism performance. In the survey 850 ecotourists were considered as the respondents of the current research. Hence, after collection of primary data from the respondents, a statistical software name Partial Least Square (PLS) was used to analyze the data for the achievement of end results of the current research. Moreover, the current research helps concerned authorities of Ranong that how they can utilize and earn more profit from ecotourism and make their natural areas recipient of well-being of their people.

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Mekhum, Witthaya, and Nithcha Kumpecharat. "Effect of Product Development and Standard Product to Performance of Ecotourism: Case of Ranong Province, Thailand." Research in World Economy 11, no. 6 (September 23, 2020): 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/rwe.v11n6p50.

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This world is marvelous place full of mystifying places and spectacular experiences only waiting for travel around and exploration. Ecotourism builds cultural and environmental awareness and recognition of such places. Therefore, the current research has investigated the relationship between historical places, natural environment, cultural values, ecotourists satisfaction, and ecotourism performance. Ecotourists satisfaction has direct impact on ecotourism performance. According to the current research, historical places, natural environment, and cultural values particularly in Ranong, a province of Thailand, play significant role for the ecotourist satisfaction and attraction. Hence a survey was conducted to obtain primary data to know ecotourists’ satisfaction level and how it impacts on ecotourism performance. In the survey 850 ecotourists were considered as the respondents of the current research. Hence, after collection of primary data from the respondents, a statistical software name Partial Least Square (PLS) was used to analyze the data for the achievement of end results of the current research. Moreover, the current research helps concerned authorities of Ranong that how they can utilize and earn more profit from ecotourism and make their natural areas recipient of well-being of their people.

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Zhou, Jia, Lin Na Chang, and Dan Gao. "Strategic Environmental Assessment and Research of Ecotourist Construction of Agricultural City-Taking the Green Agricultural City of Suihua as an Example." Advanced Materials Research 365 (October 2011): 433–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.365.433.

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This paper, according to the characteristics of the strategic environmental assessment of ecotourism, constructs the approach system of the strategic environmental assessment of ecotourism, that is, (a) identifying the environmental influence by listing; (b) making assessment of the value of ecotourist resources through the approaches of multilayer analysis and obscure overall judgment integration; (c) making prediction of the environmental influence through the analysis of bearing capacity and adopting this method to conduct practical research of ecotourist planning of Suihua in Heilongjiang Province.

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Ibrahim, Hayati, Manohar Mariapan, Evelyn Lim Ai Lin, and Sheena Bidin. "Wildlife Conservation through Economically Responsible Ecotourist: The Mediator Roles of Attitude between Anticipated Emotion and Intention to Stay in Local Homestays." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 18, 2021): 9273. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13169273.

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If responsible ecotourists stay in a local homestay, this will benefit local people economically and lead to improved wildlife conservation. This study aims to examine the mediator roles of attitudes between anticipated emotion and intention. It was conducted in Penang National Park, Malaysia, and a stratified sampling method was used for collecting the data. In all, 320 sets of questionnaires were analysed using the SPSS Amos 24.0 Statistical Software Package to test the Structural Equation Modelling. The findings show that economically responsible ecotourist attitudes to staying in local homestays for wildlife conservation partially mediate the relationship between anticipated emotion and intention to stay in a local homestay for wildlife conservation. This study suggests that players in the ecotourism industry should incorporate emotional elements in their marketing strategies to promote local homestays to responsible ecotourists, which would benefit local economies.

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Mastny, Lisa. "Ecotourist Trap." Foreign Policy, no. 133 (November 2002): 94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3183569.

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Markwell, K. W. "Ecotourist-Attraction Systems." Tourism Recreation Research 20, no. 1 (January 1995): 43–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02508281.1995.11014732.

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Potvin, Dominique A., Madeline K. Anderson, and Alexis L. Levengood. "Effects of ecotourism on eastern yellow robin (Eopsaltria australis) vocal behaviour." Australian Journal of Zoology 68, no. 1 (2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/zo20102.

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Ecotourism attempts to provide sustainable tourism with a focus on experiencing natural areas to foster environmental appreciation. However, it is often seen as a paradox, since associated infrastructure and activity can have detrimental effects on wildlife. One aspect that has been overlooked in this context is the potential impact of ecotourists on vocal behaviour, especially of birds. Many birds are susceptible to anthropogenic noise, avoiding noisy areas, or changing vocal activity within them. We used passive recording techniques to quantify vocal behaviours of a native Australian songbird, the eastern yellow robin, at an ecotourist resort to investigate how tourist presence might affect vocal behaviours. We found that during peak tourism seasonal periods, robins sang fewer songs, and these songs were shorter. However, this same pattern was observed on weekdays compared with weekends, when tourist numbers are generally lower. This seemingly contradictory pattern may be explained by the fact that maintenance of the resort grounds occurred predominantly on weekdays, with noise levels comparable to those detected during periods of high tourism. Thus, ecotourism infrastructure can have layered effects on bird vocal activity: tourist numbers as well as maintenance practices should be considered within the context of local wildlife conservation.

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Giovanni, Gilland, and I. Nyoman Sukma Arida. "Persepsi Ekowisatawan Domestik Terhadap Prostitusi Di Bali." JURNAL DESTINASI PARIWISATA 5, no. 1 (October 31, 2018): 155. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/jdepar.2017.v05.i01.p28.

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The purpose of this research was to determine the domestic ecotourist perception against prostitution in Bali. Thus, the result of this research can be used as a reference to see how far the practice of prostitution is needed in a tourist destination, especially in Bali, of course from the point of view of domestic ecotourist as one of the target tourism markets. Data collection procedures using documentation studies and questionnaire to 30 domestic ecotourist in Eka Karya Bali Botanic Garden. Data were analyzed using a likert scale, presented in tables and graphics, and describe by descriptive qualitative. The results of this research revealed that, if prostitution in Bali is categorized as a positive action is not agreed. Then, if prostitution in Bali is categorized as a negative action, was agreed. Keywords: Domestic Ecotourist, Perception, Prostitution

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Bokhari, Ali. "Understanding Tourists’ Motivations: The Case of Al Baha Montainous Region in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Environmental Science & Sustainable Development 6, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.21625/essd.v6i1.793.

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Motivations are critical factors in understanding tourists’ behaviors in relation to destination choice; they relateto needs, goals, and preferences. Extensive research on this topic has been documented in the literature. However, there are few empirical studies on ecotourist cities in mountainous regions that are facing an increasing number of challenges due to the cost of infrastructure development. Attention to tourists’ motivational factors in ecotourist cities is critical for specifying their needs and preferences when drawing up future urban policies to develop ecotourist areas. In this study, the variables that influence tourists’ motivations, and their likelihood of revisiting those areas, were analyzed. The principal results show the significant role of accommodation locations and marketing in attracting visitors to ecotourist areas. These findings suggest that private and public sectors should invest in tourists’ residential development with a high level of accessibility and views. Moreover, tourist advertisements should be given more attention, especially on social media platforms.

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TERSHY, B. R., L. BOURILLÓN, L. METZLER, and J. BARNES. "A survey of ecotourism on islands in northwestern México." Environmental Conservation 26, no. 3 (September 1999): 212–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892999000296.

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The >150 islands in north-western México are relatively pristine, but may easily be damaged by unregulated human use. Tourists visit many of these islands, but their numbers and impact are unknown. To examine some of the costs and benefits of ecotourism we sent a questionnaire to 42 ecotourism companies that visit islands in north-western México; 29 respondents reported that tourist days on these islands had increased at >7% yr-1, from <15 000 in 1986 to about 47 000 in 1993. Neither government regulation nor cost of trips were reported to be important impediments to tourism growth. In 1993, ecotourist organizations visiting islands reported spending US$3.7 million, none of which went directly to the protection and management of the islands. We provide several management options to increase the conservation benefits of ecotourism and minimize the negative impacts.

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Nowaczek, Agnes, and Bryan Smale. "Exploring the predisposition of travellers to qualify as ecotourists: the Ecotourist Predisposition Scale." Journal of Ecotourism 9, no. 1 (February 2, 2010): 45–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14724040902883521.

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Castellanos-Verdugo, Mario, Manuela Vega-Vázquez, M. Ángeles Oviedo-García, and Francisco Orgaz-Agüera. "The relevance of psychological factors in the ecotourist experience satisfaction through ecotourist site perceived value." Journal of Cleaner Production 124 (June 2016): 226–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.02.126.

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Carrascosa-López, Conrado, Mauricio Carvache-Franco, José Mondéjar-Jiménez, and Wilmer Carvache-Franco. "Understanding Motivations and Segmentation in Ecotourism Destinations. Application to Natural Parks in Spanish Mediterranean Area." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (April 25, 2021): 4802. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13094802.

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Ecotourism is one of the tourism variants with more annual growth. Motivation has become a fundamental criterion for travel behavior. Segmentation is used to identify the market niches of different tourism products and services. This study collects these three elements and is designed to examine demand segmentation and motivations in ecotourism. The analysis was carried out in the Albufera and Serranía de Cuenca Natural Parks, both located in the Mediterranean area in Spain. The analysis sample consists in 349 surveys obtained in situ. For the data analysis, a factor analysis and nonhierarchical K-media segmentation were performed. The results show eight motivational dimensions: “Interpersonal relationships”, “Self-development”, “Escape”, “Building personal relationships”, “Nature”, “Ego-defensive function”, “Rewards”, and “Fun”. According to tourists’ motivations, three ecotourist segments are obtained: “Nature”, “Multiple motives”, and “Reward and Escape”. This research can assist companies and institutions to improve tourism service offers and perform efficient marketing planning.

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Perkins, Helen E., and Peter R. Brown. "Environmental Values and the So-Called True Ecotourist." Journal of Travel Research 51, no. 6 (July 20, 2012): 793–803. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0047287512451133.

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Russell, Constance L. "The Social Construction of Orangutans: An Ecotourist Experience." Society & Animals 3, no. 2 (1995): 151–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156853095x00134.

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AbstractApplying social construction theory to the study of other animals, this article reports research conducted on ecotourist constructions of orangutans. Two "stories" dominated: Orangutan as Child and Orangutan as Pristine. The cultural and historical specificity of these constructs as well as their implications for conservation are discussed.

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Oviedo-García, M. Ángeles, Mario Castellanos-Verdugo, Manuela Vega-Vázquez, and Francisco Orgaz-Agüera. "The Mediating Roles of the Overall Perceived Value of the Ecotourism Site and Attitudes Towards Ecotourism in Sustainability Through the Key Relationship Ecotourism Knowledge-Ecotourist Satisfaction." International Journal of Tourism Research 19, no. 2 (December 2, 2016): 203–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2097.

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Nigatu, Tesfaye Fentaw. "POTENTIALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN DIDA HARA CONSERVATION SITE OF BORENA NATIONAL PARK, ETHIOPIA." International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Reviews 3, no. 1 (October 2, 2016): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.18510/ijthr.2016.314.

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The main objective of this research is identifying the ecotourism resources and products for ecotourism development in the Dida Hara conservation site of BoranaNational Park, Oromia Regional state, Ethiopia. The study used cross-sectional descriptive research design. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, field observation and secondary document analysis. The questionnaire was distributed to the visitors in order to determine the market demand by using convenience sampling technique. Interview was conducted with office personnel’s, tour operators and selected local community representatives and selected by using non- probability sampling technique. The study revealed that, Dida Hara conservation site of Borana National Park has potential ecotourism resources especially in terms of wildlife (more than 40 mammal species), birds (more than 280 bird species) and cultural resources (especially Borana community Gada system and Buna Qalla ceremony). The Park area is the center of endemic birds like; Ethiopian Bush Crow, White Tailed Swallow, Prince Ruspoil’s Turaco. The presence of such untapped ecotourism resources has also a potential for community participation including natural resources conservation and awareness for negative and positive impacts of ecotourism. The local communities are also positive towards ecotourism development in the destination. Based on the visitors survey result more than 90 % are interested to view wildlife and birds and 86.5 % of the visitors are willing to recommend for others to visit the site. Besides these, the visitors survey revealed that around 97.8 % of the respondents are consider themselves as ecotourist and willing to spend more money to ecotourism destination (84.3) as compared to regular tourism destination. Furthermore the study confirmed that the identification of ecotourism resources play a significant role for the development of ecotourism and for marketing the destination for the future. In this destination no research has conducted in related with the potential resources for ecotourism development by using such multi-directional data collection tools including market demand analysis.

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Masberg, Barbara A., and Margaret Savige. "Incorporating Ecotourist Needs Data Into the Interpretive Planning Process." Journal of Environmental Education 27, no. 3 (April 1, 1996): 34–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.1996.9941465.

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Sheena, Bidin, Manohar Mariapan, and Azlizam Aziz. "Characteristics of Malaysian ecotourist segments in Kinabalu Park, Sabah." Tourism Geographies 17, no. 1 (April 22, 2014): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14616688.2013.865069.

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Saleh, Farouk, and Judy Karwacki. "Revisiting the Ecotourist: The Case of Grasslands National Park." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 4, no. 2 (September 1996): 61–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669589608667259.

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Theberge, Michelle M., and Philip Dearden. "Detecting a decline in whale shark Rhincodon typus sightings in the Andaman Sea, Thailand, using ecotourist operator-collected data." Oryx 40, no. 3 (July 2006): 337–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605306000998.

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In this paper, we analyse long-term whale shark Rhincodon typus sightings collected by ecotourist operators and evaluate the validity of conclusions drawn from the data for scientific and conservation purposes. To date information about the basic ecology and movements of whale sharks is sparse, and only recently has the species received global conservation attention. A dive company in Phuket, Thailand, documented whale shark sightings in the Andaman Sea for 10 years along 300 km of coastline. Whale shark sightings, corrected for effort, dropped by 96% between 1998 and 2001. Combining the seasons from 1992 to 1998, the number of whale shark sightings increased significantly from October to May. The sizes of sharks observed suggest that the majority were juveniles. We discuss the limitations of using ecotourist operators as non-specialist volunteers for data collection but conclude that their use can be beneficial for long-term, broad geographic studies such as this.

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Nistoreanu, Puiu, Alina-Cerasela Aluculesei, and Daniel Avram. "Is Green Marketing a Label for Ecotourism? The Romanian Experience." Information 11, no. 8 (August 8, 2020): 389. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/info11080389.

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The focus on sustainability represents the key to the tourism industry today. Green marketing was constantly on the agenda of local authorities and started to be a subject of interest for Academia too, but it was very little approached in the Eastern European countries, especially in the tourism studies. This article describes the presence of green marketing in Romanian ecotourism and its impact on tourist’s perception. Due to its natural landscapes and tourist attractions, Romanian ecotourism can take advantage of green marketing practices and promote tourism products based on the new preference of the tourists for sustainable activities. However, there is a lack of legislative framework regarding green labeling that can effect in the long term the destination brand. The main objective of the present article is to give an overview image of the online presence of the Romanian ecotourist accommodation units that applied for the Eco-label provided by the ECO-Romania Association. The study describes how these establishments use green marketing practices and if their guests perceive the green image too. The methodology of the study consists of a qualitative analysis of the primary data obtained by the authors from the websites of ECO Romania Association, TripAdvisor platform and accommodation units. The results show a high interest of the accommodation units from the ecotourism field for green marketing practices which is also perceived by tourists. The tendency of tourism stakeholders to apply for an accreditation system provided by non-governmental organization instead of choosing a European accreditation shows the impact of such a national initiative and emphasizes the need to develop a legal framework for green ecotourism practices.

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Grcic, Mirko, and Ljiljana Grcic. "The mountain Cer: Potentials for tourism development." Glasnik Srpskog geografskog drustva 83, no. 2 (2003): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gsgd0302011g.

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In northwest of Serbia in the meridians directions an elongated mountain range of Cer with Iverak and Vlasic stretches itself. On the north it goes down to Macva and Posavina, on the west to Podrinje, on the east to the valley of Kolubara, on the south to the basins and valleys of Jadar and upper Kolubara, which separate it from the mountains of Valjevo and Podrinje area. Cer mountain offers extremely good condition for development of eco-tourism. The variety of relief with gorgeous see-sites, natural rarities, convenient bio-climatic conditions, significant water resources, forest complexes, medieval fortresses, cultural-historic monuments, richness of flora and fauna, preserved rural environment, traditions and customs of local population, were all neglected as strategic factors in the development of tourism. This mountain?s potentials are quite satisfactory for the needs of eco-tourism, similar to the National Park of Fruska Gora, but it has lacked an adequate ecotourist strategy so far. This study aims to pointing to the potential and possibilities of ecotourist valorization of this mountain.

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Khairudin, A. D., and N. H. A. Rahman. "Evaluating the quality experience of ecotourist in Taman Negara Pahang." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 447 (March 4, 2020): 012014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/447/1/012014.

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Weaver, David B., and Laura J. Lawton. "Overnight Ecotourist Market Segmentation in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Australia." Journal of Travel Research 40, no. 3 (February 2002): 270–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004728750204000305.

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Fennell, David A. "The Canadian ecotourist in Costa Rica: ten years down the road." International Journal of Sustainable Development 5, no. 3 (2002): 282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsd.2002.003754.

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Karp, Daniel S., and Terry L. Root. "Sound the stressor: how Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) react to ecotourist conversation." Biodiversity and Conservation 18, no. 14 (May 24, 2009): 3733–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10531-009-9675-6.

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Santana, Paola Verri de. "An "untouched natural landscape" for the ecotourist that comes from the city." GEOUSP: Espaço e Tempo (Online), no. 4 (December 21, 2006): 81. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2179-0892.geousp.1999.123323.

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O aparecimento da consciência ecológica é caracterizado pela divulgação, através da mídia e pelo crescente número de "adeptos" e "voluntários" interessados pela "causa verde". A formação do que se denominou discurso ecológico compõe as mais diferentes posturas entre governamentais, em presariais, ativistas, e científicas. O ecoturismo surge neste horizonte com o mais uma atividade econômica de valorização da natureza, uma prática a ser escolhida e incorporada à vida daqueles que habitem os centros urbanos. Este artigo apresenta a idéia central de uma pesquisa sobre uma critica ao discurso ecológico disseminado por iniciativa do setor industrial que, passando a usar a qualificação de produtos "verdes", contribui para o acúmulo de riqueza

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Malogdos, Freda K., and Emmanuel Yujuico. "Reconciling formal and informal decision-making on ecotourist infrastructure in Sagada, Philippines." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 23, no. 10 (July 21, 2015): 1482–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2015.1049608.

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You, Hyung Sook, and Yoon Joong Nah. "The Effect of Motivation and Expectation-Perceived Experience Conformation on Ecotourist Satisfaction." Northeast Asia Tourism Research 15, no. 2 (May 30, 2019): 187–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.35173/natr.15.2.10.

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Orams, Mark B., and Greg J. E. Hill. "Controlling the Ecotourist in a Wild Dolphin Feeding Program: Is Education the Answer?" Journal of Environmental Education 29, no. 3 (January 1998): 33–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958969809599116.

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Grossberg, Rebecca, Adrian Treves, and Lisa Naughton-Treves. "The incidental ecotourist: measuring visitor impacts on endangered howler monkeys at a Belizean archaeological site." Environmental Conservation 30, no. 1 (March 2003): 40–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892903000031.

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Conservationists are missing opportunities to protect species at mass tourism sites where wildlife itself is not the main tourist attraction. At such locations are ‘incidental ecotourists’, i.e. tourists with multiple interests who encounter wildlife or fragile ecosystems inadvertently. A case study from Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Belize, reveals the motivations of incidental ecotourists and their impact on an endangered primate species, the black howler monkey, Alouatta pigra. Four hundred and seventy-one visitors were surveyed to assess their travel goals, conservation commitments, and reactions to viewing howler monkeys. Data were also collected on the behaviour of tourists and monkeys during encounters. More intense tourist interactions with howler monkeys were correlated with the number of tourists and the duration of the encounter; guided parties interacted more intensely than unguided parties. Tourists were largely unaware that these interactions may harm the howler monkeys. Qualitative observations of howler response to tourists suggest short- and long-term negative impacts. These impacts could be mitigated through more effective guide training, limiting tourist group size, and increasing entrance fees at the Reserve. Improving environmental education may reduce impacts and motivate some tourists to become advocates for conservation of endangered species.

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An, Byung-Chul, and Eun-Yeong Park. "Characteristics and Satisfaction Analysis of Eco-Tour Ships at Ecotourism Sites: Focusing on the Cases of the Nakdong River Estuary, Suncheon Bay Wetland, and Goesan Lake and Sanmagi-Yetgil in Korea." Sustainability 12, no. 22 (November 17, 2020): 9586. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12229586.

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This study investigated eco-tour ships at Nakdong estuary, Suncheon wetland, and Goesan and Sanmagi-yetgil, 3 of the 26 ecotourism sites in Korea, by analyzing the characteristics and level of ecotourist satisfaction. The field investigation focused on eco-tour ship image, facilities, landscape observed from eco-tour ship, course, and operations. The results of the satisfaction analysis can be summarized as follows. First, there was no significant difference in satisfaction of eco-tour ship image between Nakdong estuary and Sanmagi-yetgil (p > 0.01), while Suncheon wetland showed a significant difference (p < 0.01). It is assumed that the fact that the ship was built using timber which better suits the natural environment and coastal ecosystem had a positive impact on the visual image. No significant difference in satisfaction with facilities on eco-tour ships was found between Nakdong estuary and Suncheon wetland, while Sanmagi-yetgil showed a significant difference. Second, satisfaction of the landscape observed from the eco-tour ships showed significant differences in the mean scores of landscape evaluation the three target sites: Sanmagi-yetgil (8.40), Suncheon wetland (7.20), and Nakdong estuary (4.67). These values are based on the qualitative evaluation of the landscape as seen from the eco-tour ship. It is presumed to have been influenced by the diversity of the landscape and the width of the river. The eco-tour ship course satisfaction also showed significant differences in the mean scores: Sanmagi-yetgil (7.37), Suncheon wetland (6.57), and Nakdong estuary (5.00). The landscape and tour course evaluations of the respondents seem to be correlated. In particular, the variety of courses available to visitors in Sanmagi-yetgil was relatively high compared to Nakdong estuary and Suncheon wetland. Third, satisfaction analysis for eco-tour ship operations found that Suncheon wetland and Sanmagi-yetgil did not differ significantly in terms of satisfaction (p = 0.634), but Nakdong estuary showed a significant difference. The relatively low satisfaction with the eco-tour ship operation at Nakdong estuary is due to the low scores for eco-tour ship commentary, reservation system, and with the facilities, while it is shown that the operation time as well as the landscape observed from the eco-tour ship and the tour course had a combined influence on satisfaction. In the comparative analysis of the impact of eco-tour ships on ecotourism, Nakdong estuary showed a significant difference. This finding indicates a greater influence of eco-tour ships on ecotourism in Suncheon wetland, Sanmagi-yetgil, and Nakdong estuary. Enhanced ecotourism satisfaction improves the probability of return visits. Thus, there is a need to incorporate the characteristics of ecological resources with well thought out operation and increased functional suitability of eco-tour ships to improve ecotourism satisfaction. The eco-ships in the three places in this paper have elements promoting and enhancing their potential. Our findings showed the satisfaction level of the users with the theme of ecotourism.

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Esenarro, Doris, Francisca Cabello, Pedro Amaya, and Carlos Vargas. "Camping Area and Dock with Viewpoint to Promote Sustainable Ecotourist in the Ticcllacocha Lagoon, Tanta-Peru." International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 11, no. 5 (2020): 268–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.18178/ijesd.2020.11.5.1261.

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Kiyingi, I., and M. Bukenya. "Community and ecotourist perceptions of forest conservation benefits:a case study of Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda." Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science 72, no. 3-4 (December 2010): 201–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2011.554628.

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Malloy, David Cruise. "Can one be an unethical ecotourist? A response to R. Buckley's ‘In search of the Narwhal’." Journal of Ecotourism 8, no. 1 (March 2009): 70–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14724040802273518.

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Carrascosa-López, Conrado, Mauricio Carvache-Franco, and Wilmer Carvache-Franco. "Perceived Value and Its Predictive Relationship with Satisfaction and Loyalty in Ecotourism: A Study in the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park in Spain." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (July 14, 2021): 7860. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147860.

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Ecotourism involves visiting natural areas to carry out environmentally friendly activities, contributing to environmental care. The present study aims to: (i) establish the dimensions of the perceived value in ecotourism applied to a natural park, (ii) analyze the dimensions of perceived value that predict ecotourism satisfaction, and (iii) identify the dimensions of perceived value that predict ecotourists’ intentions to return, recommend, and provide positive word of mouth about the ecotourism destination as loyalty variables. The research was conducted in the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park in Spain. The sample taken in situ consisted of 341 questionnaires. For data analysis, factor analysis and the stepwise multiple regression method were used. The results showed three dimensions of perceived value: economic, functional, and social and emotional. The “functional” value was the most significant predictor of ecotourists’ satisfaction, intentions to return, and to provide positive word of mouth. Likewise, the “functional” and the “social and emotional” dimensions were important predictors of tourists’ intentions to recommend these places. These findings will serve as management guides for different institutions and tourism service providers of protected areas to develop products according to tourists’ perceived value.

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Fadaee, Simin. "Ecotours and politics of fun in Iran: From contested state–society relations to emancipatory nature–society relations." Sociological Review 66, no. 6 (May 4, 2018): 1276–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0038026118774981.

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This article shows how nature–society relations in Iran’s burgeoning ecotourism industry are influenced by power-laden state–society relations and the state’s regulation of public space. Based on original research, this article demonstrates that ecotours operate as a means through which young middle-class residents of Tehran practise fun beyond the socio-political restrictions they face in the city’s public sphere. Non-human nature represents a safe setting for these ecotourists to engage in restricted ‘unislamic’ practices of self-expression and socialization. In other words, the non-human nature functions as a zone of transgression. This article provides an example of how the nature–society interface can provide opportunities to defy conservative social norms in a restricted socio-political system and it shows that the influence of political systems on nature–society relations requires more explicit analysis. Moreover, it enhances our understanding of everyday politics in a society where social conducts in the public sphere are heavily controlled.

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Aini, Nur, Arif Satria, and Ekawati Sri Wahyuni. "Mechanisms of Access and Power in Strengthening the Performance of Marine Ecotourism Management Institutions." Sodality: Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan 7, no. 1 (May 20, 2019): 65–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.22500/sodality.v7i1.25308.

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The objective of this research is to analyze: 1) The distribution of benefits of Kampung Arborek’s toursim; 2) The access and power mechanism of the community who manages the ecotoursim in obtaining, maintaining, and controlling the resources; 3) and the performance of the power of the management institution of Kampung Arborek marine ecotoursim. The approach used in the research is the qualitataive approach. The techniques used to collect the data are through observation, documentation, interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary data collection. The results of this research show that the distribution of benefits that is obtained by the community who manages the ecotourism is an increase and more stable income compared to their previous income as fishermen. The distribution of benefits that was felt by the community who manages the ecotourism is inseparable from the access and power mechanism that they own. Through the bundle of power such as technology, capital, market, workforce, knowledge, authority, social identity and social relation, are used by the ecotoursim management community to obtain and maintain access towards resources. Through this bundle of power they are also capable of strengthening the performance of the marine ecotourism institution’s managment in Kampung Arborek. Therefore, equality in access and power for the community is needed to open new oppurtunities to obtain benefits from managing the ecotourism and also reinforcement of the performance of the institution’s management.

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Lewis, Sara M., Choong Hay Wong, Avalon C. S. Owens, Candace Fallon, Sarina Jepsen, Anchana Thancharoen, Chiahsiung Wu, et al. "A Global Perspective on Firefly Extinction Threats." BioScience 70, no. 2 (February 1, 2020): 157–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biz157.

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Abstract Insect declines and their drivers have attracted considerable recent attention. Fireflies and glowworms are iconic insects whose conspicuous bioluminescent courtship displays carry unique cultural significance, giving them economic value as ecotourist attractions. Despite evidence of declines, a comprehensive review of the conservation status and threats facing the approximately 2000 firefly species worldwide is lacking. We conducted a survey of experts from diverse geographic regions to identify the most prominent perceived threats to firefly population and species persistence. Habitat loss, light pollution, and pesticide use were regarded as the most serious threats, although rankings differed substantially across regions. Our survey results accompany a comprehensive review of current evidence concerning the impact of these stressors on firefly populations. We also discuss risk factors likely to increase the vulnerability of certain species to particular threats. Finally, we highlight the need to establish monitoring programs to track long-term population trends for at-risk firefly taxa.

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Hastari, Belinda, and Sahat Raja Marigo Girsang. "Partisipasi Pelaku Ekowisata Dalam Upaya Konservasi di Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting Kalimantan Tengah." Daun: Jurnal Ilmiah Pertanian dan Kehutanan 6, no. 2 (February 14, 2020): 105–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.33084/daun.v6i2.1253.

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Ecotourism is responsible travel journey towards environmental sustainability and well being of local communities. The purpose of this reseach was to describe the participation of ecotourism actors on conservation activity at STPN region III Tanjung Harapan, Tanjung Puting National Park . This research is a combination of a qualitative descriptive and quantitative methods with the respondent survey, and skoring analysis methods. The result showed that the value of participation of ecotourism actors is 1.486 which is categorized as medium participation level. The level of participation for conservation efforts by ecotourism actors has been good, they are awareness about conservation likely silence on feeding area, not disposing of waste and taking forest resources, and involvement in ecotourism activities. It is important to increase conservation campaigns through ecotourism and conservation education for ecotourims actors

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Jun, Kim Sang. "The structural relationships of destination image, awareness, uniqueness and destination loyalty in periurban ecotourism destination." European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation 7, no. 3 (December 1, 2016): 212–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ejthr-2016-0023.

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AbstractThis study is designed to explore the conceptualization of ecotourism in order to expand the concept into ecotourism activities in our daily lives. To this end, the author proposes the ‘periurban ecotourism’ concept and conducts an empirical study with a focus on Nabari City, a small Japanese city with a well-preserved natural environment that has been attracting a number of visitors. In this study, destination image, awareness and uniqueness are presented as key independent variables to set directions for the development as a periurban ecotourism destination and to thereby develop a “theoretical periurban ecotourism model”, and four hypotheses for this study are examined. Findings from the examination reveal that destination image and awareness have a positive impact on overall satisfaction while destination uniqueness generates statistically significant result. In a group of first visitors, however, destination uniqueness appears to have a significant impact of some degree, with less influence than expected. In order to help redefine ecotourism and suggest a variety of research questions for ecotourism markets, it is necessary to conduct an empirical study covering “periurban ecotourism” and its conceptualization, motivation of ecotourists, and lifestyles from a more concrete perspective.

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R, Rema, and Dr N. Karunakaran. "Ecotourism Development and its Economic Impacts on Local Population in India." Volume 1 Issue 6 1, no. 6 (August 31, 2018): 17–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.31426/ijamsr.2018.1.6.612.

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Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. It entertains the visitors in a way that does not affect the world's natural and cultural environments. It promotes the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats ensuring for future generations. Aside from tour guides, a range of local businesses benefited from ecotourism. Crafts people, innkeepers and restaurateurs provide services that help tourists discover local features. In fact, education and awareness may be the true benefits of ecotourism and provide the most lasting effect. Ecotourists meeting people who live more closely with nature may learn to live more simply themselves. Meanwhile, locals gain the funds and the ability to pursue more education of their own, giving them a better understanding of world issues like environmentalism

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Lorenzo-Romero, Carlota, María-del-Carmen Alarcón-del-Amo, and José Alberto Crespo-Jareño. "AN EXPLANATORY MODEL OF THE ECOTOURISTS BEHAVIOUR: MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR TOURISM SECTOR." E+M Ekonomie a Management 24, no. 3 (September 2021): 224–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2021-3-013.

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Concern for the environment, which is of interest to academia, the business world and society in general, has meant the development of green marketing in the last half century. Environment can influence consumer behaviour and specifically the way tourists consume. The promotion of ecotourism, through information and communication, must be based on the identification of the different behaviour models to which marketing strategies are directed, according to needs, motivations, interests, expectations, behaviours and attitudes. The main research goal of this study is to determine the internal and external factors that influence the consumer behaviours identified as ecotourists, as well as the factors that shape their purchasing intentions. The theory of planned behaviour has shown its usefulness because its object (i.e., intention to perform a behaviour, taking into account that in the intentions are the factors that motivate the behaviour), through attitudes and beliefs, is the prediction and understanding of the way individuals behave. A model that facilitates the understanding of the ecological behaviour of ecotourists has been developed, starting from the value-belief-norm model towards the environment, to which a construct related to the theory of planned behaviour has been incorporated, in order to better understand the behaviour of ecotourists. The method used to analyse the causal model has been the structural equation modelling, and the sample used amounts to 403 ecotourists within a country characterized by the importance of tourism sector in its economic growing: Spain. The main result obtained indicates that the proposed model is useful to know the ecological behaviour of ecotourists. Specifically, it has been facilitated the knowledge of the factors that affect the intention to do ecotourism and to pay more to consume this type of activities. It could be useful for professionals of tourism sector to analyse and improve their ecological marketing strategies.

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Sapary, Fina Elziana, I. Nyoman Rai, and I. Nyoman Sunarta. "ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN MOKWAM AREA, MANOKWARI REGENCY, WEST PAPUA." ECOTROPHIC : Jurnal Ilmu Lingkungan (Journal of Environmental Science) 11, no. 2 (November 30, 2017): 156. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/ejes.2017.v11.i02.p06.

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Mokwam Area is one of the ecotourism objects in Warmare District, Manokwari Regency, West Papua Province. Whilst, it has a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna, ecotourism of Mokwam is also rich in herbs used by indigenous Mokwam known as Arfak tribe. The aim of this study were: 1) to identify the potential of ecotourism in Mokwam Area, 2) to better understanding constraints in ecotourism management supporting environmental preservation in Mokwam Area, and 3) to determine the ecotourism management strategies in favor of Mokwam environmental preservation. Data collection techniques of this research were observation, interview and documentation. The collected data was analysed by using qualitative descriptive and SWOT analysis. The SWOT is used to frame ecotourism management strategy by identifying internal and external factors. The results shows that the ecotourim potential of Mokwam area is a beautiful natural scenery, as well as biodiversity of flora and fauna. The potential attracted endemic faunas of Mokwam ecotourism is a variety of Birds of Paradise (Burung Cenderawasih) which are Cenderawasih Raja (Western Parotia), Cenderawasih Bela Rotan (Magnificent Bird of Paradise), Cenderawasih Ekor Panjang (Arfak Astrapia), Cenderawasih Buff-tailed sicklebill, Cenderawasih Long-tailed paradigala, Cenderawasih Black Sicklebill, as well as Namdurpolos Clever Bird (Vogelkop Bowerbird). Several considerable constraints in managing Mokwam ecotourism considering the environmental conservation is shifting cultivation method implementing by Arfak tribe. This method would potentially exterminate the forest as a habitat of the endemic flora and fauna if there is an increase in population, hot mix road access to Mokwam areas has still not been available and lack of cooperation between villages in Mokwam Area. The strategies based conservation concept in managing Mokwam ecotourism are promoting Mokwam potential ecotourim to the outside audiences; preserving the local wisdom of igya ser hanjob in order to protect the forests which are the habitat of endemic flora and fauna; improving road access to Mokwam Area; conducting comparative studies to similar tourism objects; establishing effective cooperation with other available tourism objects around Mokwam Area; empowering Arfak community about ecotourism management so that the community competitiveness towards other ecotourism areas could potentially be realised. Keywords: Ecotourism, biodiversity of flora and fauna, management strategy, local wisdom

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Lian Chan, Jennifer Kim, and Tom Baum. "Ecotourists' Perception of Ecotourism Experience in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 15, no. 5 (September 10, 2007): 574–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.2167/jost679.0.

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Ramaano, Azwindini Isaac. "Potential of ecotourism as a mechanism to buoy community livelihoods: the case of Musina Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa." Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development 1, no. 1 (May 4, 2021): 47–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbsed-02-2021-0020.

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PurposeThis study evaluates prospects of using ecotourism industry to advance community livelihoods in Musina Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.Design/methodology/approachUsing questionnaire surveys, interviews primarily, supplemented by focus group discussions and interviews, primary data has been collected reflective of the potentiality of ecotouristic activities in Musina Municipality. To a lesser extent, field observations contribute to these primary sources. Extra insights are obtained through documentary reviews (secondary sources). Data is analyzed using quantitative statistical techniques supplemented by qualitative approaches.FindingsThe study confirmed substantial ecotourism potential of the Musina Municipality and that this potential is manifest irrespective of geographic and demographic factors. However, the study reports a low current ecotourism impact in the Musina Municipality with consequential minimal benefits accruing to the enhancement of the standard of living in the local community. An inference is made that the key gap area impeding the realization of ecotourism potential in the Musina Municipality is the absence of a well-articulated tourism strategy linked to the sustainable economic development of the communities involved. Several fruitful initiatives for ecotourism consonant with local factor endowments are proposed.Originality/valueAlthough, taken in topical isolation, matters of community livelihoods and sustainable development have been increasingly coming to the forefront of research on tourism, few studies have taken a holistic approach predicated on the integration of community livelihood and sustainable development roles of various forms of ecotourism in community development within many rural areas. This study represents the first case study employing an integrated approach to analyze ecotouristic potential of rural Musina Municipality, one of the driest areas in the far North of Limpopo Province, South Africa, characterized by low standard of living juxtaposed with high touristic potential.

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Carvache-Franco, Mauricio, Wilmer Carvache-Franco, Ana Gabriela Víquez-Paniagua, Orly Carvache-Franco, and Allan Pérez-Orozco. "The Role of Motivations in the Segmentation of Ecotourism Destinations: A Study from Costa Rica." Sustainability 13, no. 17 (September 1, 2021): 9818. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13179818.

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In recent years, the interests and motivations of tourists for nature and leisure have increased. The objectives of this study include following: (i) identifying the underlying variables or motivational dimensions in ecotourism; and (ii) analyzing the demand segmentation in ecotourism. This empirical study was conducted in The Arenal National Park and The Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica, a country with ecological importance for ecotourism. The sample consisted of 310 surveys obtained in situ. For data analysis, factor analysis and a non-hierarchical K-means segmentation were performed. In the study, seven motivational dimensions in ecotourism were obtained, such as “Self-development”, “Interpersonal relationships and ego-defensive function”, “Nature”, “Building personal relationships”, “Rewards” and “Escape”. Moreover, the characteristics of the different segments are established according to their motivations; thus, there are three segments of ecotourists: “Reward and escape”, “Multiple motives” and “Nature”. The findings of this research provide management guides to public institutions and information for companies for developing products according to demand.

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Fletcher, Robert. "Nature is a nice place to save but I wouldn’t want to live there: environmental education and the ecotourist gaze." Environmental Education Research 21, no. 3 (January 7, 2015): 338–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2014.993930.

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