Traditional rural livelihoods are disappearing due to natural resource decline, climate pressure and, also modernization. This study explores livelihood diversification from primary economic activities into tourism employment in rural communities....

This study examines the current state of tourism in The Gambia, West Africa, and proposes a series of practical measures to enhance the flow of benefits to the poor. It...

This report, developed by the Boston Consulting Group and the World Wildlife Foundation, demonstrates the economic and social impacts of the blue economy on the Mediterranean region and outlines a...

This report reviews the range of mechanisms being used by protected areas to raise funds from tourism and considers the practicality for socioeconomic contributions to local economies through tourism.

This report was drafted by a working group of United Nations entities, the World Bank, and other stakeholders to suggest a common understanding of the blue economy; to highlight the...

This book features contributions from tourism and recreation researchers and practitioners exploring the relationship between tourism, hospitality, protected areas, livelihoods and both physical and emotional human wellbeing.

This report provides a comprehensive literature review of the science of changing behavior for environmental outcomes. This information is useful for destination managers working in coastal or SIDS destinations looking...

This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to...

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...

This Nature Conservancy manual provides a set of criteria to ecotourism planners and managers at conservation NGOs to facilitate decisions with respect to eco-tourism management and development.