This book provides both an overview and detailed case studies of ecotourism in a wide range of countries. It begins with three introductory chapters which provide an economic and geographic context for ecotourism in the developing world. These are followed by studies of ecotourism in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nepal, Thailand, and the Caribbean and South Pacific. The final chapter discusses common themes and patterns in the studies and relates these to strategies for the future. This book is ideal reading for lecturers, advanced students and researchers in tourism. It will also be valuable to other tourism industry staff, geographers, development economists and government and regional policy makers.
