Tourism, Health, Wellbeing and Protected Areas

Editor: Dr Iride Azara

Publishing Details: CAB International, May 14, 2018, 238 pages

Description: This book explores the multifaceted relationship between tourism, health, wellbeing, and protected areas. It highlights how parks and protected zones contribute to a healthy civil society, emphasizing their economic value through cultural and nature-based tourism. The authors delve into the intersection of business and environmental conservation, illustrating how tourism can enhance human health and foster stewardship for natural environments.

The book features contributions from tourism and recreation researchers and practitioners who examine the relationship between tourism, hospitality, protected areas, livelihoods, and both physical and emotional wellbeing. It is structured into sections on theory, policy, practice, and case studies, providing valuable insights to guide industry decisions aimed at sustainable and healthy futures.

Key Features:

• Case studies that detail best practices for the development of park and protected area tourism
• A multi-disciplinary approach to studying nature-based tourism
• Innovative approaches, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), within protected destinations