Global geotourism perspectives

Author(s)
    • Dowling, Ross Kingston
    • Newsome, David
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Global geotourism perspectives

edited by Ross K. Dowling, David Newsome

Goodfellow Publishers, 〓2010

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Contents of Works
  • 1
  • Geotourism: a Global Activity
  • 2
  • Australia's Geological Heritage: raising awareness at a national level
  • 3
  • Active Geothermal and Volcanic Environments as Tourist Destinations
  • 4
  • Caves and Karst Geotourism in Australia
  • 5
  • A Perspective on Rock Climbers, Scramblers and Hill Walkers
  • 6
  • Geological Attractions for Tourists in Mauritius
  • 7
  • Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman
  • 8
  • Geotourism in Malaysia: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
  • 9
  • Geosite Identification as an Element of Promoting Geotourism in a Wildlife Hotspot: the Kruger National Park, South Africa
  • 10
  • Geotourism and Geoparks in Brazil
  • 11
  • The Geology of Ireland: providing a catalyst for sustainable tourism development
  • 12
  • The Grand Canyon, USA: the experience of managing a world-class geotourism destination
  • 13
  • Hong Kong Geopark: uncovering the geology of a metropolis
  • 14
  • Kanawinka, Australia: setting up, marketing and ensuring the future of a large geopark
  • 15
  • Geotourism in Greece: A case study of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark
  • 16
  • Geotourism: Opportunity and Tourism Significance
Description and Table of Contents

Description

An outstanding collection of international case studies that provide insight into and suggest best practice for issues such as conservation, risk management, education, marketing, interpretation and technology of actual and developing geotourism sites.

Table of Contents

  • Geotourism: a Global Activity
  • Australia's Geological Heritage
  • Active Geothermal and Volcanic Environments as Tourist Destinations
  • Caves and Karst Geotourism in Australia
  • A Perspective on Rock Climbers, Scramblers and Hill Walkers
  • Geological Attractions for Tourists in Mauritius
  • Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman
  • Geotourism in Malaysia: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
  • Geosite Identification as an Element of Promoting Geotourism in a Wildlife Hotspot
  • Geotourism and Geoparks in Brazil
  • The Geology of Ireland
  • The Grand Canyon, USA
  • Hong Kong Geopark
  • Kanawinka, Australia
  • Geotourism in Greece
  • Geotourism: Opportunity and Tourism Significance
  • Index

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