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Analysis of network activities in geoparks as geotourism destinations

open access: yes
Geoparks as an innovation for the protection of natural and geological heritage play an important role in the development of geotourism and knowledge exchange. The European Geopark Network and the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network have introduced geotourism
Costa, Carlos M. M.   +2 more
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Perspective on Geoparks and Geotourism Based on Case Studies of Geoparks in Japan and China

open access: yes, 2013
In the twenty-first century, there has been an increase in geopark projects to encourage the sustainable development of regions. At the same time, issues and questions regarding the status and problems posed by geoparks and geotourism, particularly in ...
深見, 聡
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Ecotourism and geotourism in case of Czech geoparks [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Ecotourism and Geotourism in Case of Czech Geoparks Abstract This bachelor thesis explain issues of sustainable tourism with specialization on a potential of ecotourism and geotourism in Czech geoparks.
Čtveráková, Iveta
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SOME PROBLEMS OF SYSTEMATISING LEGAL MEANS TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TERRITORY (ON THE EXAMPLE OF GEOPARKS)

open access: yesПравовое государство: теория и практика
The legislation on specially protected natural areas is currently being reformed to ensure tourism development. New territories emerge, within the boundaries of which, on the one hand, there are unique natural sites, including geological ones ...
VOLKOV Gennadiy Alexandrovich
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A SUSTAINABILITY MODEL OF GEOPARKS APPLIED TO THE TUNGURAHUA VOLCANO GEOPARK

open access: yesGeojournal of Tourism and Geosites
The Tungurahua Volcano Geopark (GVT), is located in the center of the Ecuadorian Andes, and comprises an area of 2,397 km2 . The name-giving Tungurahua Volcano, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Ecuador, is only one of many other volcanic complexes to be part of the GVT.
Catalina VERDUGO   +7 more
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Proposed geo-educational activities at the Sidi Bouzid geosite, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco

open access: yesInternational Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
The Sidi Bouzid escarpment is one of the geosites that present high educational and tourism values in the Safi Province, extending for several kilometers along the Atlantic coast southwest of the city of Safi, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region ...
Mustapha El Hamidy   +2 more
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Geotourism: From Theoretical Definition to Practical Analysis in the Sohodol Gorges Protected Area, Romania

open access: yesGeographies
The Sohodol Gorges has become a location of interest for tourists seeking ecological experiences and outdoor activities. The main purpose of the present study is to evaluate the attitudes of Romanian tourists toward the development of geotourism in this ...
Amalia Niță   +3 more
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Understanding the Determinants of Geologically Responsible Behaviour among Geotourists: A Multi-Destination Analysis

open access: yesTourism and Hospitality
This study explores the drivers of geologically responsible behaviour among geotourists in three geoparks in the Greater China region: Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark in southern China, Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, and Yehliu Geopark in northern ...
Gloria Rui Gou   +5 more
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Living with the Active Earth: Perspectives from Japanese Geoparks

open access: yesGeosciences
This study examines all 48 members of the Japanese Geoparks Network to explore how human societies live with the Active Earth in one of the world’s most tectonically active regions. Rather than treating geoparks as separate sites, the study analyzes them
Koji Wakita
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