Interpretative Panels About the Geological Heritage—a Case Study at the Iguassu Falls National Park (Brazil)

Moreira, Jasmine Cardozo

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“…Information concerning visitors to geotourism destinations and their motivation is likely to facilitate the preparation of understandable and interesting information concerning the geology of each area and also contribute to raising awareness of the importance of geoheritage and thereby attract greater support for geoconservation. The results indicate gaps in knowledge in this area-a conclusion supported by various studies [38][39][40] which underline the difficulties of communicating scientific information to visitors.…”

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“…Another topic, addressed in six papers, is implementation of digital technologies for geoheritage promotion, which include mobile applications, videos, QR codes, games, laser scanning, 3D modelling, web-based dynamic maps, and web information monitoring and crowdsourcing. Two papers [39,40] investigate interpretative panels at geotourism destinations-with interesting results: while one paper [40] identifies a need to simplify the information on the panels in the study area and make it more understandable and more attractive to visitors, the second paper [39] characterizes the provision of only very simple and basic information in the study area as a missed opportunity to cultivate visitors' interest in the geosciences. Farsani et al [41] conducted a study of the use of traditional handicrafts, and concluded that art can be successfully applied in geotourism.…”

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Geotourism: A Systematic Literature Review

2018

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Geotourism is one of the newest concepts within tourism studies today. The popularity of geotourism has likewise grown rapidly over the past few decades. This rapidly growing popularity and the growing body of research on geotourism create the need for a comprehensive review of existing literature on the subject. The present study aims to systematically review scientific literature on geotourism published over the past two decades by identifying what knowledge has been produced on geotourism in the scientific literature and by analyzing the evolving research trends in geotourism during the same time period. The results reveal that researchers are placing an increasing focus on geotourism. A geographical analysis of the study areas indicates a true global distribution, encompassing studies of 53 countries altogether. Most of the research focusses on identifying, describing, and assessing the geoheritage of the areas in question together with their geotourism potential. The volume of research on these topics is growing at a rapid pace. Other common research topics as regards geotourism include management of geotourism and geoheritage, new geosite/geomorphosite assessment models, together with other methodological approaches. The results further indicate that researchers are less interested in geotourism stakeholders such as tourists and local communities, and that only a very small number of studies examine geotourism in the context of sustainable development. The vast majority of the studies utilize empirical data as the basis of the research or for the testing of proposed models and methodology. The present review identifies a need for a larger body of empirical research focusing on (i) sustainability of geotourism, including actual impacts of geotourism on the geoheritage and on the ecosystems of geotourism areas, (ii) knowledge on effective management of the main challenges of geotourism, as well as (iii) on stakeholders and their complex interrelations, including the effects of geotourism on local communities and their well-being.

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Section: Research Trends In Geotourism Which Have Evolved Over the Pamentioning

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Geotourism: A Systematic Literature Review

2018

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“…Fechando ainda mais o foco dos estudos, alguns autores tratam da gestão pública por meio de discussões sobre projetos e equipamentos públicos específicos (Bath & Gonçalves, 2007;Green & Green, 2009;Nicholls, 1982 Oliveira, 2008). Ainda mais específicos, um conjunto não desprezível de trabalhos trata da gestão de visitantes em espaços naturais (Burns & Moreira, 2013;Lobo et al, 2013;Moreira, 2012;Pereira, 2005;Pereira & Mykletun, 2012;Ruschmann & Sagi, 2010;Sousa, Pereira, Costa, & Jiménez, 2014).…”

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O Brasil na literatura internacional de turismo: análise das publicações em idioma inglês

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Netto

2015

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“…The Iguassu Falls in South America, recognised as one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world, has three panels pertaining to the geology of the waterfall. However, studies carried out by Moreira (2012) indicate that there is much room for improvement. She concluded that the effectiveness of existing panels could be improved by redesigning and relocating them, along with the provision of an education programme for guides and teachers who lead groups to the falls.…”

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“…She concluded that the effectiveness of existing panels could be improved by redesigning and relocating them, along with the provision of an education programme for guides and teachers who lead groups to the falls. Moreira's (2012) Mauritius has several impressive waterfalls, and in the southernmost region, the Rochester Falls provide a suitable location for geotourism. Here, water from the Savanne River falls from a height of about 10 m over basalt blocks, producing a cascading effect.…”

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Potential Geotourism and the Prospect of Raising Awareness About Geoheritage and Environment on Mauritius

Newsome

Johnson

2012

Geoheritage

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The Mauritian tourism industry is interested in growing new markets and continues to strive for new product development. Existing geological attractions in Mauritius include the SevenColoured Earth of Chamarel and the Black River Gorges National Park, but there is much scope for showcasing the educational value of these attractions and further highlighting the geodiversity of Mauritius. In order to maintain quality and further develop geological attractions in Mauritius, such as volcanic craters, lava tubes, mountain landscapes and waterfalls, tourism plans need to be preceded by an analysis of existing infrastructure in relation to its utility and integrity, and explore the scope for on-site improvements in helping to foster geoconservation, visitor awareness and tourism satisfaction. The preparation of a geotourism development and conservation plan is essential to this process. As education and interpretation are fundamental components of geotourism, the way in which geo-information is to be delivered also needs to be specified in the plan.

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Interpretative Panels About the Geological Heritage—a Case Study at the Iguassu Falls National Park (Brazil)

Cited by 37 publications

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Geotourism: A Systematic Literature Review

Geotourism: A Systematic Literature Review

O Brasil na literatura internacional de turismo: análise das publicações em idioma inglês

Potential Geotourism and the Prospect of Raising Awareness About Geoheritage and Environment on Mauritius

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