Ecotourism The new edition focuses on economic social and ecological inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice and examines the sector in reference to other related forms of tourism impacts conservation sustainability education and interpretation policy and governance and the ethical imperative of ecotourism. An essential reference for those interested in ecotourism the book is accessible to students but retains the depth required for use by researchers and practitioners in the field. It book will be of interest to students across a range of disciplines including geography economics business ethics biology and environmental studies Part I: The essence of ecotourism The nature of ecotourism The ecotourist Part II: Core criteria used to define ecotourism Nature based Sustainability 1: local participation and benefits Sustainability 2: conservation Learning The moral imperative Part III: Topics and issues important to ecotourism Socio cultural and ecological impacts of ecotourism Economic impacts and marketing of ecotourism Development governance and policy Programme planning Conclusion.