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Nature-Based Tourism

Nature-Based Tourism is a large and growing industry sector in many destinations across the world. A wide range of recreational, activity based, educational, cultural activities and experiences, can be accessed by visitors in natural and protected areas. The development of natural and/or protected areas for tourism products and experiences requires a careful balance between providing adequate visitor experiences and services, protecting the ecological and cultural values of the area and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the site.Read more

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The development of tourism in natural and/or protected areas requires a careful balance between quality visitor experiences and services, protecting the ecological and cultural values of the area and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the site.

Development of collaborative public / private partnerships for the identification of tourism development opportunities, understanding planning and development regulations and the management of visitors in the natural area; as demonstrated by the partnerships between Kakadu National Park Management and commercial tour operators to ensure sustainable operations are developed.
Understanding the political, social, cultural demographic and ecological environment surrounding the natural area when identifying potential tourism opportunities;
Alignment with the park management plan and the park management objectives and goals in developing a tourism operation;
Development of visitor education and interpretative information to provide an enhanced visitor experience and encourage conservation education;
Working with the public sector to develop clear development and operational guidelines to ensure sustainable practices;
Developing effective environmental management practices for tourism operations in natural areas.

The Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre has undertaken extensive research into tourism development in natural and protected areas. Further information on nature-based tourism can be found in the ‘Parks and Culture’ section.

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BEST PRACTICE MODEL FOR LOW-IMPACT NATURE-BASED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FACILITIES IN REMOTE AREAS

This project was undertaken to determine the specific criteria for low-impact sustainable tourism in remote areas, and then apply this criteria to two locations in Western Australia. A multidisciplinary team with expertise in sustainable planning and design, environmental technologies, sustainability ...
EXAMINING THE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF SMALL OPERATORS: entry to the nature-based tourism sector

This report examines the current issues relating to individuals intending to start-up a nature-based tour operation using public land. Specifically, the study focuses on the challenges these individuals face and the type of support required from the early stages to ...
Nature-Based Tourism in Australia and Beyond: a preliminary investigation

The purpose of this report is to describe, in an introductory way, the character, magnitude and impact of nature-based tourism within Australia, and to consider the salient issues which will influence the future sustainable development of this crucial sector.
TOURISM AND PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

This document profiles key STCRC research in the field of tourism and protected area management from 2005 to October 2008. The aim of this summary is to provide a ‘snapshot' of research that informs the parks-tourism relationship and its management. ...
TOURISM AND PROTECTED AREAS: partnerships in principle and practice

The aim of this report is to describe a selection of successful partnerships between commercial tourism and protected area managers, and to identify the advantages of expanding such partnerships.
What is the Role of Canadian Travel Agents in Providing Offsets to Travelers?

A 2008 study by Kole, L., Krestell, S., Parlagreco, L. and Dodds, R. at Ryerson University aimed to determine the level of awareness Canadian travel agents have regarding climate change, and their willingness to offer carbon offsetting as a mitigation ...

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REVIEW OF NATURE-BASED TOURISM Provided by Tourism WA

Page 1. REVIEW OF NATURE-BASED TOURISM ... 1 Tourism Western Australia | Review of
Nature-Based Tourism Page 3. REVIEW OF NATURE-BASED TOURISM ...

http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Publications%20Library/Polices%20Plans%20and%20Strategies/Nature-based%20tourism%20brochure%202011.pdf
Ecotourism vs Nature Based Tourism Provided by Tourism WA

Page 1. Ecotourism vs Nature Based Tourism ... Much debate and confusion has
surrounded the terms �nature based tourism� and �ecotourism�. ...

http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Publications%20Library/Growing%20Your%20Business/Ecotourism%20vs%20Nature%20Based%20Tourism%20v3%20260706%20(final).pdf
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... Nature based tourism is the main platform of the marketing image presented worldwide
by Tourism WA - described as �a key component of the Western Australian ...

http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Industry%20Development/Final%20Report%20April%202007%20(Minister).pdf

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BEST PRACTICE MODEL FOR LOW-IMPACT NATURE-BASED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FACILITIES IN REMOTE AREAS

EXAMINING THE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF SMALL OPERATORS: entry to the nature-based tourism sector

Nature-Based Tourism in Australia and Beyond: a preliminary investigation

TOURISM AND PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

TOURISM AND PROTECTED AREAS: partnerships in principle and practice

What is the Role of Canadian Travel Agents in Providing Offsets to Travelers?

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REVIEW OF NATURE-BASED TOURISM Provided by Tourism WA

Ecotourism vs Nature Based Tourism Provided by Tourism WA

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