This study proposed a set of indicators and then measured sustainable behaviour patterns of international tourists to Thailand. A post-visit index based on 12 questions about self-reported practices was used to measure sustainable behaviour with respect to local economy, society and culture, and...

Indian economy is on a growth trajectory and one after another study is projecting India among leading economies of future. Whereas the focus of the world on emerging markets is for growth rates and related aspects, India has its own environmental concerns and the environmental scenario is not...

The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the factors that significantly influence the surface-water quality-parameters in the industrial town of Asansol, West Bengal, India. Composite sampling of water was conducted at 5 major lakes spread across the city. This study also...

Spatial reorganization in the Obudu Ranch has been massive since the last decade and this meant accelerated changes to the biophysical milieu. This study sought to examine the reorganizational outcomes and changes in the biophysical attractions as they relate to visitation (patronage). Patronage...

Environmental problems constitute one of the key development challenges in the African continent.The socio-economic impact of environmental deterioration in Africa poses a major problem to development, stability, and daily lifestyles. Nigeria has a total land area of 983,213 square Kilometres...

Public understanding of ecotourism is reported to vary widely in Latvia. Today, ecotourism is becoming more and more popular in Latvia and is seen as an important part of the process of tourism development and is also included in the documents related to the tourism policy. Ecotourism in Latvia...

This paper attempts to examine the environmental consequences and challenges of tourism development in developing economies with particular focus on the South Asian region. South Asia is home to one-third of the world?s population and is experiencing a rapid growth in tourism due to its unique...

Tourism sector in the Middle East which has undergone and rapid development has generated foreign exchange and diversities the regional economies. In fact, World Tourism Organization has recognized this area as one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite the growth, however, in terms of...

The study concerns rent seeking in the allocation of structural funds for cultural development in the Italian region of Calabria. By statistical analysis the study shows that the variables relating to major cultural sites had no robust significance. Rent seeking variables relating to non...

China is experiencing increased land contamination in recent years. A number of social and economic problems have developed and must be dealt with, in some cases, as a matter of urgency. Those problems have been neglected for years and so far there is no nationwide specific legislation to...