Ecotourism: Principles, practices and policies for sustainability (Part 1)

This publication, intended as a preparatory document for the World Ecotourism Summit in Quebec, 2002, reviews the current status and trends in ecotourism globally, the challenges ahead and the lessons learned in over 15 years of ecotourism development involving a broad range of stakeholders. Written by Megan Wood, the director of the International Ecotourism Society, it incorporates comments and suggestions from recognised academics, NGO representatives and inter-governmental agencies such as WTO, IUCN and UNEP. This document is in two parts: Part 1 covers What is Ecotourism? and The Ecotourism Experience. Part 2 covers The Components of Successful Ecotourism, Conclusion and Resource Documents