A5083540422- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Marine animal studies overview
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Spatial Cognition and Navigation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geological formations and processes
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
Murdoch University
2015-2025
ORCID
2020
Edith Cowan University
2018
Universiti of Malaysia Sabah
2018
Canberra Hospital
2018
Act Health
2018
The University of Western Australia
2003-2012
Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
2006
The University of Queensland
2002-2004
University of Otago
2002-2004
The book covers all facets of tourism in natural areas. is underpinned by a strong foundation environmental understanding. It then describes the range impacts, which occur when takes place environment and illustrates how managers can plan, develop appropriately manage developments Finally, addresses ongoing management concerns such as monitoring change need to introduce appropriate strategies.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a global impact on the tourism sector.With numbers dramatically reduced, millions of jobs could be lost, and progress made in equality sustainable economic growth rolled back.Widespread reports dramatic changes to protected conserved 1 area visitation have negative consequences for conservation finances, businesses livelihoods people who supply labour, goods services tourists businesses.This paper aims share experiences from around world impacts tourism;...
Purpose To evaluate some of the current discussion about possible impacts COVID-19 pandemic on wildlife tourism destinations. There could be either positive and/or negative and this viewpoint provides reflection what future might hold for if not many destinations when global industry resumes. Design/methodology/approach A combination environmental impact research studies online resources are used to demonstrate tourism-conservation nexus provide a commentary regarding system. Findings This...
This paper provides a brief account and rapid assessment, utilising qualitative data, of the impact COVID-19 on domestic international tourism activity in geoparks Indonesia. The popularity associated heavy visitation have given rise to over-tourism scenarios such as congestion, littering, waste disposal problems, ecological damage localised declines air quality. Pandemic resulted closure all tourist destinations Indonesia, including this had significant economic actors when business...
Prior to COVID-19 heavy tourist pressure was causing environmental degradation and wildlife disturbance in Sri Lankan protected areas. The pandemic abruptly stopped visitation devastating impacts on the entire nature-based tourism sector. At same time, opened a window of opportunity rethink way is practiced Lanka's areas bring it "sustainable track". In this paper, we present "position statement" aid planning for sustainable resilient post-pandemic Lanka by validating employing previous work...
Abstract Wildlife tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide. Across world number tourists seeking close interaction with wildlife in their natural environment growing. Understanding interface between visitors (social) and (environmental) can make a critical contribution to sustainability this industry. This study examined tours Australia. Questionnaires were posted tour operators Tasmania, Western Australia Northern Territory, information on characteristics tours, place science...
Abstract Mountain biking has increased rapidly as a recreational activity and constitutes an additional pressure on trail networks in protected areas. Furthermore, part to lack of dedicated mountain bike trails natural areas, physical degradation the environment occurred result informal development, non-approved modification existing systems, erosion disturbance native vegetation. Although previous studies have tried quantify impacts bikes using general assessment methods assess trails, many...
This paper explores the nature of stakeholder collaboration as a practical issue in case turtle tourism Ningaloo region Western Australia. While there is wealth literature that theory and conceptual ideas planning, need to explore these theories applied situations. In this study, key stakeholders Turtle Advisory Group were identified using snowballing methods between was investigated through an examination workshop dialogue action research. A framework for exploring developed based on...
Abstract Geotourism is becoming a well established form of tourism based on the geological environment. It offers new sustainable which more holistic then previous niche forms tourism. However, with people than ever visiting natural areas worldwide, cumulative impacts visitors sites increasing. This paper surveys visitor and site management at are geotourism destinations. We describe engine driving core activities conservation, education development in geoparks. outline some lessons learned...
Wildlife tourism is a growing industry globally and visitor satisfaction vital to ensure its long-term sustainability. The Lower Kinabatangan River premier wildlife destination that affected by surrounding land uses needs careful management it continues provide positive experiences. As little known about the motivations of tourists with this experience, survey was conducted along 346 surveys completed. attribute 'Interest in viewing wildlife' had highest mean level importance (mean = 4.54...
Abstract Interacting with stingrays at Hamelin Bay, in the south‐west of Western Australia, appears to be substantially growing popularity. Promotion rays is increasing through websites and brochures larger tourism productions, such as ‘Getaway’ television programme, have shown interest Bay site. Yet there still very little known about impacts on (both behavioural physical), risks humans, or indeed issues that provisioning can present. Although Shackley (1998) conducted an impact study...