The Geotourism Industry in the 21st Century: The Origin, Principles, and Futuristic Approach

Modern geotourism is a growing movement that helps sustain and showcase the distinctive geographical characteristics of many places around the world. It looks at the establishment and effective management of UNESCO geoparks and other travel and tourism destinations of interest for their significant historical, cultural, and physical attributes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 596 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Geotourism is a rapidly growing movement that aims to preserve and promote the unique geographical features of diverse destinations worldwide. This comprehensive volume offers a clear conceptual framework, complemented by illustrative examples from across the globe, to enhance understanding of nature-based tourism. It delves into the establishment and successful management of over 140 UNESCO geoparks and other travel and tourism sites renowned for their historical, cultural, and often breathtaking physical attributes. The book explores various aspects of geotourism, including urban geotourism, mining heritage, geomorphological landforms, geoheritage, roadside geology in the United States, community engagement and volunteer management programs, and even space and celestial geotourism. By examining studies from select geotourist areas, the volume provides valuable insights into the diverse practices and experiences associated with geotourism, contributing to its growth and sustainability.
Geotourism is a rapidly evolving movement that seeks to safeguard and showcase the distinctive geographical characteristics of diverse destinations across the globe. This comprehensive volume provides a robust conceptual framework, complemented by illustrative examples from various corners of the world, to enhance our understanding of nature-based tourism. It delves into the establishment and effective management of over 140 UNESCO geoparks and other travel and tourism sites renowned for their historical, cultural, and often awe-inspiring physical attributes. The book explores a wide range of facets of geotourism, including urban geotourism, mining heritage, geomorphological landforms, geoheritage, roadside geology in the United States, community engagement and volunteer management programs, and even space and celestial geotourism. By examining studies from select geotourist areas, the volume offers valuable insights into the diverse practices and experiences associated with geotourism, contributing to its growth and sustainability.

Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774638910