Ecoutourism and Ski Touring. Tour Operators’ Adaption of Ecotourism Principles

Term Paper , 2013 , 48 Pages , Grade: 1,0

Tourism - Miscellaneous

Ski touring becomes more and more popular among tourists. Since ski tours pose a threat to the natural environment this paper investigates in how far ecotourim principles are respected by ski touring operators. A survey among Austrian and German tour operators was undertaken to investigate the current adoption of ecotourism principles by the operators.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Ecotourism
2.1 Definition
2.2 Implications and Guidelines for Tour Operators

3 Ski Touring
3.1 Definition
3.2 Ski Tourers: Characteristics and Motivation
3.3 Impacts

4 Tour Operators’ Adaption of Ecotourism Principles
4.1 Research Design and Procedure
4.2 Analysis and Findings
4.2.1 Understanding and Usage of Ecotourism
4.2.2 Ecological Measures
4.2.3 Socio-Cultural and Economic Measures
4.2.4 Educational Measures
4.2.5 Tourists’ Motivation and Interest
4.2.6 Impact Evaluation

5 Conclusion

6 Appendix

Appendix A: Questionnaire

Appendix B: Questionnaire Results

7 Reference List

• College: The University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde
• Grade: 1,0
• Author: Hannah Schwamborn (Author)
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 48
• Catalog Number: V286059
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656862345
• ISBN (Book): 9783656862352
• Language: English
• Tags: ecoutourism, touring, tour, operators’, adaption, ecotourism, principles