Tourists' support for conservation messages and sustainable management practices in wildlife tourism experiences

被引:237
作者
Ballantyne, Roy [1 ]
Packer, Jan [1 ]
Hughes, Karen [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Tourism, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
Wildlife tourism; Interpretation; Conservation; Minimal impact; TURTLES; IMPACTS;
D O I
10.1016/j.tourman.2008.11.003
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
A common justification for developing wildlife tourism attractions is that they help to secure long-term conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats. Managers and guides often highlight their role in protecting wildlife and its habitat, yet little is known about the interests, needs and preferences of the tourists who participate in such activities - how aware are they of conservation issues; how concerned are they about the environmental impacts their visit may cause; do they expect and accept the conservation messages they receive? This research explores the perceptions, preferences and conservation awareness of tourists visiting the Mon Repos Conservation Park in Queensland, Australia. Comparison data from four other sites are also presented in order to provide a wider context for interpreting the data. The findings suggest that wildlife tourism management practices that enlist tourists as conservation partners, communicate the reasons behind any constraints imposed, and present a consistent message regarding interactions with wildlife, are likely to be most successful in meeting the needs of both tourists and wildlife. Crown Copyright (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:658 / 664
页数:7
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