Tourism development and natural capital

Collins, Alan

doi:10.1016/s0160-7383(98)00059-0

Cited by 115 publications

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“…Ecocentrism encapsulates a 'nature-centred systems of values' (Fennell & Nowaczek, 2010, p. 242), and both strong and weak versions of ecocentrism have been identified (Stenmark, 2002) -in much the same way as they have been identified in ecotourism. These issues are discussed by Macbeth (2005) but more specifically by tourism and non-tourism scholars such as Collins (1998), Duffy (2002), Holden (2003), Hunter (1997), Merchant (1992), Shrader-Frechette (1981) and Tully (2001).…”

Section: Environmental Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Should dingoes die? Principles for engaging ecocentric ethics in wildlife tourism management

Burns

Macbeth

Moore

2011

Journal of Ecotourism

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Ethics underlie all our decisions and actions. The aim of this paper is to, first, highlight the sorts of ethical positions that inform wildlife management and, second, to propose a different set of ecocentric ethical principles that not only provide for a more authentic visitor experience of nature but also enhance the long-term survival of wildlife. An ecocentric approach involves locating people in, rather than separate from, nature and so is not possible in locations such as zoos where barriers are physically constructed and maintained between people and wildlife, but should be more compatible with wildlife tourism that is based in rather than on nature. Focusing on wildlife tourism based in nature, seven principles derived from the literature are applied to a case study of dingo management on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. The case study demonstrates that recognising the intrinsic value of wildlife and developing a sense of moral obligation and moral reasoning toward the wildlife tourism experience can have positive outcomes for both people and wildlife. If management strategies work within a precautionary principle, acknowledge the interconnectedness between people and nature, and accept that wildlife belongs in nature, then a more ecocentric ethic is possible. This requires managers to engage in a reflexive process with regard to their own ethical position to facilitate the practical application of an ecocentric approach.

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Section: Environmental Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Should dingoes die? Principles for engaging ecocentric ethics in wildlife tourism management

Burns

Macbeth

Moore

2011

Journal of Ecotourism

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“…Although some countries have benefited from ecotourism, many have not. The gaps between ecotourism theory and actual site-level manifestations have been considerable, causing some to question whether or not the relationships between tourism, resources (parks), people and development can truly be sustainable (Boyd, 2000;Collins, 1999;Norris, 1992;Lindberg, 1991). Increasingly, at sites where ecotourism is being promoted, one is compelled to ask if the espoused benefits are being realized.…”

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confidence: 99%

Ecotourism and Community Development: Case Studies from Hainan, China

Stone

Wall

2004

Environmental Management

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“…In addition, they should study the results of previous tourism policies and know how to apply policy practically (Bramwell & Meyer, 2007;Stevenson, Airey, & Miller, 2008;Liu & Wall, 2003). Policy-makers should also embrace economic, social, and environmental tools to boost the development of local tourism (Panayotou, 1994;Collins, 1999;Palmer & Riera, 2003).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Sustainable Tourism Development and Management in the Phuket Province, Thailand

Sakolnakorn¹,

Naipinit²,

Kroeksakul³

2013

ASS

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This study aims to study 1) the problems and threats facing sustainable tourism management in Phuket, 2) the important factors affecting the guidelines for conservation and sustainable tourism promotion in Phuket, and 3) the policy guidelines for tourism development in Phuket. This study used both qualitative and quantitative methods, and the tools for data collection were a questionnaire (400 sample), question framework, and semi-structured interviews. From the results, the researchers identified the following problems and threats in Phuket: 1) traffic jams, 2) conservation of natural resources, 3) waste management, 4) high cost of living, 5) tax policies, and 6) labor costs. The important factors affecting the guidelines for conservation and sustainable tourism promotion in Phuket and the policy guidelines for tourism development in Phuket necessitates that government agencies involved in tourism policy focus on: 1) the necessities of daily life, 2) security and access, 3) cultural tourism management, 4) conservation of natural resources and the environment, 5) public services, 6) waste management, and 7) the public transportation system.

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Tourism development and natural capital

Cited by 115 publications

References 32 publications

Should dingoes die? Principles for engaging ecocentric ethics in wildlife tourism management

Should dingoes die? Principles for engaging ecocentric ethics in wildlife tourism management

Ecotourism and Community Development: Case Studies from Hainan, China

Sustainable Tourism Development and Management in the Phuket Province, Thailand

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