Ecotourism and Cultural Landscapes

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-87-438-1340-8
Verlag: River Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 174 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: River Publishers Series in Social, Urban, Economic and Environmental Sustainability

This book starts from a simple idea: landscapes are not just natural scenery. They are places shaped over time by people, culture, economics, and technology. Fields, forests, towns, and roads all reflect generations of human decisions and activities. Because of this, landscapes can be seen as living records of how societies interact with nature.

With this perspective, the book introduces landscapers and planners to the fundamentals of tourism economics in a clear and accessible way. Using straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and case studies, it shows how tourism affects landscapes and how better economic understanding can support smarter planning and decision-making.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Konaxis, Ioannis

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Tourismus & Reise Reise & Urlaub: Führer, Landkarten, Pläne
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Contemporary Landscapes In-between Culture and Tourism Chapter 2. Landscape Perceptions Chapter 3. Envisioning Cultural Landscapes Chapter 4. The Challenge of ‘Ecotourism’ Appendix 1. Cultural Landscapes: Selected Places Appendix 2. The ‘Ecotourism’ Model: Selected Places

Über Autor(innen)

Ioannis Konaxis, Ph.D., is assistant professor of sustainable eco-tourism and nature conservation at the Business School of the public University of Piraeus, Greece. He teaches several classes of tourism business and economics, ecological conservation of protected areas, landscape and sustainable development. He published theoretical and applied research in sustainable tourism management in prestigious international journals and book series.