The effects of tourism on the ecology and natural environment of tourist destinations are hotly debated and research has expanded in the field of ecotourism and sustainability. This book considers the positive contributions that tourism can make to the conservation of global biodiversity by reviewing and analysing the economic and political contributions of tourism to conservation through establishment of private game and wildlife reserves, lodges and tourist facilities. Featuring 100 international case studies from private marine reserves to bird watching lodges, this book covers key topics including sources of capital and operational funding, corporate and organisational structure, marketing strategies, primary conservation outcomes and spin-off effects, links to public protected areas, future plans and global trends.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; Part 1: Global Leaders; 2. And Beyond; 3. Wilderness Safaris; 4. Natural Habitat Adventures; 5. Last Descents; Part 2: Regional Patterns; 6. Asia; 7. Oceania; 8. Australia; 9. Arctic and Antarctic; 10. France and Francophone Nations; 11. South and Central America; 12. Southern and East Africa; 13. Conclusions.