Ecotourism, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods: Understanding the convergence and divergence
March 2023
Ecotourism, natural resource conservation, and local livelihood are one of the most talked-about issues globally. It is seen as nature-based tourism that addresses two primary attributes: livelihood...
Visitor satisfaction and behavioral intentions in nature-based tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
March 2022
Nature-based tourism (NBT) has become a popular tool for developing countries to achieve economic growth by the non-destructive use of their natural resources. COVID-19 has caused severe financial impacts...
Environmentally responsible behavior and Knowledge-Belief-Norm in the tourism context: The moderating role of types of destinations
June 2022
In the past decade, Indonesia's Special Region of Yogyakarta has attracted steadily more visitors annually. However, this growth also degrades the quality of the tourism environment and nature's health...
Perception-satisfaction based quality assessment of tourism and hospitality services in the Himalayan region: An application of AHP-SERVQUAL approach on Sandakphu Trail, West Bengal, India
June 2023
About 800 million people, or about 12% of the world's population, go abroad annually, making tourism one of the greatest global enterprises. The Himalayan region's nature and adventure-based tourism...
Explaining littering prevention among park visitors using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Norm Activation Model
March 2023
The increasing concern for environmental issues and degradation has gained much attention over the past few decades. Tourist destinations and natural areas are vulnerable to human-caused environmental...
Nature-based tourism in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam: Insights from stakeholder perspectives
September 2026
Nature-based tourism is increasingly positioned as a strategic avenue for sustainable development, particularly in climate-sensitive regions. In the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, a complex interplay of ecological...
Blue carbon ecotourism business model as a catalyst for conservation: An embedded single case study of West Bali National Park
June 2026
As ecosystems providing crucial natural benefits and holding ecotourism potential, the blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrasses face threats from plastic waste and Ulva lactuca blooms,...
From tourism-first to disaster-first: A trade-off in geopark development after environmental shock
September 2026
This study investigates the dynamic balance between tourism development and disaster risk management in the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, Indonesia. It is a complex social-ecological...
The interplay of destination attractiveness, environmentally responsible behavior, place attachment, and perceived value: Case of Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, Malaysia
June 2026
This study investigates how destination attractiveness and its augmentation influence environmentally responsible behavior and place attachment, and how these factors affect perceived value among geopark...
Green tourist behavior analysis and its relationship with the choice of eco-tourism destination: An empirical study
December 2024
Travelers may now actively support environmental protection while having a great time on their trips thanks to the growing trend of eco-tourism. This study aims to examine, while accounting for pro-environmental...
Absence heritage: A critical analysis for awareness, preservation and resilience
March 2024
Traditionally, absence heritage or heritage of absence has been used for purposeful erasure of tangible and intangible elements related primarily to affective heritage and dark heritage. Current observations,...
Building the first Amazonian UNESCO Global Geopark: The strategic role of universities in Napo Sumaco
September 2026
The Napo Sumaco UNESCO Global Geopark is a pioneering case in the Amazon region, where universities have become active territorial actors, linking science, education, and community participation. This...
Virtual conservation model of Osing cultural heritage from a spatial perspective at Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark, East Java, Indonesia
June 2026
The Society 5.0 era integrates advanced technology and innovation to improve aspects of social life, including preserving cultural heritage such as Osing culture in Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark (Ijen...
The Matterhorn, an emblematic mountain in Switzerland, the time scales of a geomorphosite
December 2023
The Matterhorn, a famous mountain in the Swiss Alps is a well characterized geomorphosite, presenting both an important scientific interest and aesthetic, cultural and economic values in Switzerland....
National parks best practices: Lessons from a century's worth of national parks management
September 2021
While the importance of ecological conservation and encouraging public recreation in national parks is widely recognized, challenges to achieving these goals persist. With over a century of national...
The role of place attachment in the relationship between ecotourism motivation, nature-based destination image, and ecotourism intention: A case study of South Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
March 2025
This study examines the role of place attachment in the relationship between eco-motivation, nature-based destination, and ecotourism intention, focusing on South Cat Tien National Park as a case study....
Adaptive strategies and community engagement for sustainable conservation and tourism in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
September 2025
The sustainability of Komodo protection efforts is closely linked to tourism development. To achieve this, it is important to have a deep understanding of local community behaviors and adaptation strategies....
A study of visitor impact management practices and visitor satisfaction at Eravikulam National Park, India
December 2021
Protected areas (PAs) achieve recognition and enhanced protection when a sufficient number of tourists visit and appreciate them and influence policy to assure their survival. Despite the growing importance,...
Tourism-driven livelihood dynamics: A comprehensive empirical study of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park communities in Tanzania
September 2024
Tourism is pivotal for rural economic development; however, despite hosting a substantial number of tourists, many developing countries with rural landscapes face persistent poverty among local communities....
Protecting the vanishing geo-cultural heritage of India: Case study of Majuli Island in Assam
March 2020
Historically, the River Brahmaputra has been regarded as the lifeline of Assam, as it transverses through the valley of Assam and the alluvial deposits by the river has formed one of the most productive...
An approach to developing and protecting linear heritage tourism: The construction of cultural heritage corridor of traditional villages in Mentougou District using GIS
December 2023
There are about 180 villages in Mentougou District. The typical regional landscape characteristics and profound cultural, historical and geographical value of these ancient villages have rendered the...
Benefits of geoparks from the perspective of local communities: A case study of Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark, Malaysia
December 2025
Geoparks represent a dynamic nexus between geological heritage, ecological preservation, and sustainable development. Within this framework, the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark (KUGGp) in Malaysia was...
Identification of geodiversity and evaluation of geosites to determine geopark themes of the Karangsambung-Karangbolong National Geopark, Kebumen, Indonesia
March 2022
Karangsambung-Karangbolong National Geopark (KKNG) is located in Kebumen, Central Java, Indonesia, and was designated as such in 2018 by the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, based...
Site suitability evaluation for ecotourism using geographic information system (GIS) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in Aroresa and Chire districts, Southern Ethiopia
December 2025
The significance of ecotourism has gained increasing recognition due to its contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable development. This study aims to identify potential sites for ecotourism...
Economic impact of UNESCO Global Geoparks on local communities: Comparative analysis of three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Asia
June 2021
UNESCO Global Geoparks were established in 2015. With respect to sustainable development, there are numerous sites globally that have potential for immediate substantial economic development because...
