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  1. What is geo tourism?

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  1. What Is Geotourism And Why Is It Important?

    Geotourism is tourism based on geological features. Over time it has been variously described as being a type of tourism that is either 'geological' or geographical' in orientation. Whereas the former view was that geotourism was a 'type' of tourism in a similar vein to ecotourism, the latter view was wider and encompassed it thereby ...

  2. Geotourism

    "Geotourism is a knowledge-based tourism, an interdisciplinary integration of the tourism industry with conservation and interpretation of abiotic nature attributes, besides considering related cultural issues, within the geosites for the general public". "A form of natural area tourism that specifically focuses on landscape and geology.

  3. Geotourism

    Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the distinctive geographical character of a place—its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and the well-being of its residents.

  4. About Geotourism -- National Geographic

    Tourism revenues in turn raise the local perceived value of those assets. It informs both visitors and hosts. Residents discover their own heritage and how the ordinary and familiar may be of ...

  5. What is Geotourism? (and why is important)

    Geotourism is a type of ecotourism that involves visiting natural or geological sites. These sites can include anything from mountains and volcanoes to hot springs and caves. It can include activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and visiting geological sites. Geotourism is a great way to learn about the history and culture of a place while ...

  6. Geotourism—A Global Overview

    Geotourism is an approach to tourism which starts with geology as a basis for understanding the environment. It comprises the ABC elements of the environment, that is, the Abiotic (non-living) elements of earth and climate, as these have shaped the Biotic (living) elements of plants and animals, which in turn have shaped the Cultural elements, both past (indigenous) and present (current ...

  7. Principles -- Geotourism -- National Geographic

    Here are its 13 geotourism principles for governments and tourism operators. 1. Integrity of a Place. Enhance the geographical character of the destination by developing and improving it in ways ...

  8. What is Geotourism?

    Geotourism is defined as "tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents." Geotourism goes beyond "drive through" travel. By focusing on the meaning of "place," it the community becomes a full partner in giving the visitor an authentic ...

  9. Geotourism and Territorial Development: a Systematic Literature Review

    Geotourism is a term that appeared, firstly, in the 1990s defined by Hose as a tourism niche product "geological based" and secondly, on 2002, by the National Geographic Society as a tourism and territorial approach "geographical based."Geotourism can be, currently, defined according to Dowling and Newsome (), as a form of tourism which focuses on an area's geology and landscape, as ...

  10. Geotourism's Global Growth

    Geotourism is essentially 'geological tourism'. The geological element focuses on geology and landscape and includes both 'form', such as landforms, rock outcrops, rock types, sediments, soils and crystals, and 'process', such as volcanism, erosion, glaciation etc. The tourism element of geotourism includes tourists visiting, learning from, appreciating and engaging in geosites ...

  11. Towards Sustainable Tourism: Pros and Cons of Geotourism

    It has been hugely successful in demonstrating to participants how important it is to achieve sustainability by promoting wildlife tourism while minimising its negative impacts. Geotourism is a more recently identified type of niche tourism, though it has been taking place for much longer than its formal naming.

  12. Geotourism Around the World

    Destination-stewardship leaders have taken a variety of ways to establish geotourism as a preferred strategy. The goal is to help develop a geotourism mindset—a constituency of stewardship—with corresponding protection of natural and cultural distinctiveness, economic benefits, and improved quality of life. Some methods are more successful ...

  13. What Is Geotourism

    The National Geographic Society defines Geotourism as "tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.". The idea is that all elements of a place's geographical character work together to create an experience that is richer than ...

  14. Tourism geography

    Tourism geography is that branch of human geography that deals with the study of travel and its impact on places. Geography is fundamental to the study of tourism, because tourism is geographical in nature. Tourism occurs in places, it involves movement and activities between places and it is an activity in which both place characteristics and ...

  15. Geosciences

    Geotourism is one of the newest concepts within tourism studies today. The popularity of geotourism has likewise grown rapidly over the past few decades. This rapidly growing popularity and the growing body of research on geotourism create the need for a comprehensive review of existing literature on the subject. The present study aims to systematically review scientific literature on ...

  16. Research Guides: Human Geography: Travel and tourism

    Tourism is a form of and has its origins in travel, but a distinction is often made between the two; travel is described as a more specialized, niche, or selective activity, while tourism is associated with organized popular or mass activities. In part, the difference is one of marketing or discourse.

  17. Importance of Geotourism, with special reference to ...

    Geo tourism is otherwise referred to as the knowledge based tourism. ... Tourism: an increasingly important contribution to the economy. Creation of jobs for local people: tour companies, drivers ...

  18. What is Geotourism?

    Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographic character of a place, its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Geotourism encompasses a range of travel including culture and heritage, history, food, na...

  19. Why Is Geography Important? There's More Than You Think

    There are so many reasons why geography is still a vital part of the curriculum. Here are just a few: 1. Space Vs. Place Awareness. Studying geography helps us to have an awareness of a place. All places and spaces have a history behind them, shaped by humans, earth, and climate.

  20. What is Tourism Geography?

    Tourism is essentially a geographical phenomenon, regarding the transfer of people and services through space and time, so a special domain dedicated to the research of the interconnections between tourism and geography was inevitable. Although the scientific field is new, the connections of geography and travel can be traced to ancient times ...

  21. Start a Geotourism Program -- National Geographic

    Start a Geotourism Program. Geotourism is a content marketing program that provides a platform for destinations to inventory and promote the places that locals most respect and recommend, in ...

  22. Responsible Tourism: Why Sustainable Travel Is Now More Important Than Ever

    Sustainable tourism involves supporting local communities, choosing eco-friendly accommodations, eating local, and traveling in a way that reduces the carbon footprint.

  23. Land

    Energy distribution justice is of primary concern within the energy justice framework and it is crucial to increase public acceptance of offshore wind energy and further advance its development. The rapid development of offshore wind energy in China has inevitably impacted the livelihoods of coastal vulnerable groups (CVGs) engaged in fisheries and tourism in the coastal zone. While current ...

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