An introduction to the Principles of integrated tourism planning (Part One)

Posted in Integrated Master Planning, LORTON SCRIBBLINGS, Tourism Planning, Tourism and Protected Areas Integrated tourism planning is an exercise in good management. To be effective and contribute to the overall management of a destination’s welfare, tourism development should: be coordinated with other activity and policy areas be supported and promoted by the government be considered as a good risk for investment be conducted by a well-informed and well-trained tourism industry. It is...
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Wildlife tourism, host communities and sustainability. Some thoughts.

Posted in LORTON SCRIBBLINGS, Sustainable Tourism, Tourism and communities The support of the local population is essential for the development, successful operation, and sustainability of wildlife tourism. Achieving the goal of favourable community support for the tourism industry requires an understanding of how residents formulate their attitudes toward tourism. We know that host interaction with wildlife tourism ranges over a broad spectrum and the interest in both...
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