Ecotourism / Reil G. Cruz.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

It provides theoretical discussion of ecotourism-related definitions, concepts, and principles, and practical tips for designing and managing ecotourism operations. The book presents guidelines and techniques for selecting sites, designing locations, lodging, and other facilities; operating homestays, interpreting, managing visitors, engaging stakeholder participation; and choosing from various financing options. It can be used as a textbook in ecotourism whether as a required subject or as an elective. Like all recent books published by Rex Book Store, Inc., Ecotourism was designed in an outcome-based education format, with clear learning outcomes, assessment questions, and activities. This book also contains objective-type quiz at the end of each chapter. --Back cover of the book.