Cruise ship tourism in Belize: the implications of developing cruise ship tourism in an ecotourism destination

Diedrich, Amy (2010) Cruise ship tourism in Belize: the implications of developing cruise ship tourism in an ecotourism destination. Ocean & Coastal Management, 53 (5-6). pp. 234-244.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2010.04.003

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Abstract

An internet search on Belize will quickly reveal that the country markets its tourism product largely on the basis of the natural and cultural attractions it has to offer. Essentially, it is portrayed as an ecotourism destination. In simple terms, ecotourism can be defined as tourism that occurs in natural areas. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) provides a more comprehensive definition, which they associate with a list of guiding principles. TIES defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people" [1].


Item ID:	25645
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1873-524X
Funders:	Oak Foundation
Date Deposited:	21 May 2013 02:19
FoR Codes:	05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050202 Conservation and Biodiversity @ 25% 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050205 Environmental Management @ 25% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1604 Human Geography > 160402 Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Geography @ 50%
SEO Codes:	90 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 9098 Environmentally Sustainable Commercial Services and Tourism > 909899 Environmentally Sustainable Commercial Services and Tourism not elsewhere classified @ 70% 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960503 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Coastal and Estuarine Environments @ 30%
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