Geo-Tourism

Geotourism encompasses tourists looking at and appreciating natural landscapes including the landforms, rocks and processes that shaped them over time. The Earth's landscapes and geological wonders have inspired people all over the world and are a fundamental part of a culture's identity. Many also form the basis for the establishment of protected areas and World Heritage Sites.Read more

Geotourism encompasses tourists looking at and appreciating natural landscapes including the landforms, rocks and processes that shaped them over time (see Geotourism by R Dowling and D Newsome). The Earth's landscapes and geological wonders have inspired people all over the world and are a fundamental part of a culture's identity. Many also form the basis for the establishment of protected areas and World Heritage Sites. An emerging area of geo-conservation and management is Geoparks, a UNESCO initiative. Geoparks are a nationally protected area containing a number of geological heritage sites of particular importance, rarity or aesthetic appeal. Geoparks achieve their goals through conservation, education and Geotourism.

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GEOTOURISM: WHO IS A GEOTOURIST?

This paper addresses the rationale for and scope of this research work as well as reviews other available research material which can assist marketers in understanding who are the people most likely to be interested in geotourism, as well as ...
MARKETING GEOTOURISM SUSTAINABLY

Geotourism, if positioned as a supplementary knowledge-adding product within an attractive ecotourism experience will attract affluent ‘over 45 y.o.’ professionals, their partners and friends through alumini and professional interest groups. This paper outlines how to sustainably market geotourism and the benefits ...
POTENTIAL GEOTOURISTS: An Australian Case Study

Geotourism is a new discipline and relatively little has been written about either its supply or demand sides. This research note presents the findings of a sample of potential Australian geotourists, all members of the Geological Society of Australia. The ...
TOURISM E-KIT: Delivering Clear E-Knowledge to the Tourism Industry

The tutorials in this kit provide an extensive education of online marketing starting with an initial assessment of your current online marketing status to more complex issues such as online booking systems. Each tutorial includes a helpful header with information ...