Assessment of Natural Resources for Nature-Based Tourism: the Case of the Central Coast Region of Western Australia
This article identifies and assesses resources for the development of a nature-based tourism industry in the Central Coast Region of Western Australia as part of a government planning processes.
Cruise Tourism in Belize: Perceptions of Economic, Social & Environmental Impact
This study examines the terrestrial impacts – economic, social and environmental – of cruise tourism as they are viewed in Belize. It is based on field research, carried out in 2005 using academic protocols, involving over 600 surveys with cruise passengers and over 100 interviews with a range of stakeholders in Belize.
Interpretation Techniques and EcoTourism Management Training: Course Manual
This Drumm Consulting course manual presents interpretation techniques and ecotourism management training for naturalist guides.
CO-EVOLVE
CO-EVOLVE analyzed and promoted the co-evolution of human activities and natural systems in touristic coastal areas in the Mediterranean, allowing for the sustainable development of touristic activities, based on the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Maritime Spatial Planning. The aim was to demonstrate through pilot actions the feasibility and effectiveness of an ICZM/MSP-based planning process.
Blue Tourism – The Transition Towards Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Tourism in World Marine Regions
This report intends to understand and define better the environmental and social footprint of coastal and maritime tourism in major global marine regions such as the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the North East Atlantic, the South Pacific Ocean, and the Western Indian Ocean. It aims to identify and disseminate field learnings and innovative practices to propose […]
HERIT-DATA
HERIT-DATA promotes the use of smart and open data to better manage tourism flows in natural and cultural heritage sites. The project aims to identify innovative solutions, with the support of new technologies and big data, to reduce the negative impacts of tourism on cultural and natural heritage sites. HERIT-DATA has defined a set of indicators […]
Mediterranean Experience of Ecotourism Manual: A guide to discover the MEET approach
This DestiMed and IUCN report provides a global review of current and past tourism monitoring and certification programs for tourism in protected areas and outlines the structure of a new monitoring tool to meet the needs of managers of protected areas in the Mediterranean.
Low Carbon and Resource Efficient Action Plan for Accommodation in Saint Lucia
This UNEP action plan is for policy makers, destination planners and managers, and private sector industry stakeholders. It explains how to make the accommodation value chain more sustainable in Saint Lucia, reducing the negative impacts of tourism, such as marine pollution and environmental degradation, and its high demands on natural resources.
Sustainable Tourism Course for Small Island Policy-Makers
This Sustainable Tourism International resource has developed a sustainable tourism course specifically geared towards policy-makers and destination managers in SIDS.
Ripple Score
This GAdventures tool provides information on the Ripple Score, a tool used for tour operators and destination managers to calculate and evaluate economic leakages from tour operator led trips.