Title

Urban Ecotourism: Applying Ecotourism Principles to the Built Environment

Author

Maya D. Freeman, Concordia University - Portland

Date of Award

1-1-2015

Document Type

Restricted Access Thesis

College

College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences

Department

International Development and Service

Degree Name

International Development and Service, MA

First Supervisor

Erin L. Barnhart, Ph.D.

Abstract

The expansion of the tourism industry combined with the growth of international travel demands that we adopt proactive measures to address the adverse effects of global tourism. In addition to preserving rural, natural, and fragile ecosystems from detrimental tourism activities, our cities also need protection from the consequences of unregulated tourism. In this paper, I explore the topic of ecotourism and provide examples of how its foundational principles can be applied to the urban environment.

Recommended Citation

Freeman, M. D. (2015). Urban Ecotourism: Applying Ecotourism Principles to the Built Environment (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cup_commons_grad_ids/52