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Geomorphosites and Geotourism [PDF]
This issue of Geoheritage comprises nine papers presented at the international symposium “Geomorphosites 2009: Raising the Profile of Geomorphological Heritage through Iconography, Inventory and Promotion” (held in Paris in June 2009) and at the IAG International Conference on Geomorphology in Melbourne (July 2009) (session “Geomorphosites and ...
Reynard, Emmanuel +2 more
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Abstract Ecotourism can contribute to the conservation of environmental values, as well as to the development of positive synergies between agents in the tourism sector, tourists and the local population. The growing interest in tourism offers with low environmental impact, which support the local economy, translates into a competitive advantage for ...
Luís Quinta‐Nova, Dora Ferreira
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Geoheritage and Geotourism Resources [PDF]
This Special Issue wants to outline the role of Geoheritage and Geotourism as potential touristic resources of a region. The term “Geoheritage” refers to a peculiar type of natural resources represented by sites of special geological significance, rarity or beauty that are representative of a region and of its geological history, events and processes ...
Santangelo N., Valente E.
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The province of Ouarzazate has a population of 10,744 and is divided into 17 communes (15 rural communes and 2 urban communes), the majority of which have a population of less than 2000 people.
Farah Abdelouhed +4 more
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Challenges in the Popularization of the Earth Sciences. Geotourism as a New Medium for the Geology Dissemination [PDF]
This article contains some remarks made by the Geotourism Association on common problems found in the development of geotourism. The main issues considered are related to the analysis of the methods used in scientific communication, the problems raised ...
Matteo Garofano
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Challenges of Geotourism in South Africa: A Case Study of the Kruger National Park
As a new phenomenon, geotourism research is on the rise. Although South Africa has some interesting geoheritage sites, not much has been done to investigate the potential contribution of geotourism to the tourism sector, the protection of natural ...
Khodani Matshusa +2 more
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GEOTOURISM OF AXUM AND YEHA MONUMENTS, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA [PDF]
Ethiopia constitutes one of the most significant environmental, religious and cultural reserves on Earth. The study aims to assess the geotourism of the monuments.
Legese Gebreyesus TEKLEBRHAN +2 more
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The Polish part of the Roztocze Transboundary Biosphere Reserve area is characterized by diversified geotourism resources with relatively high value. However, their potential seems not to be fully used in the current product offer.
Teresa Brzezińska-Wójcik
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The History of Geopark Development in Australia, A New Way Forward [PDF]
Geoparks in Australia have had a complex recent history. Following the demise of the former Kanawinka UNESCO Geopark in 2012, two potential UNESCO Global Geopark projects supported by local government agencies and embracing large areas were initiated in ...
Angus Robinson
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The steady growth of geotourism is increasing the demand for geotourism translation. Because in China geotourism is implemented mainly on the basis of geoparks and this study is Chinese to English (C-E) language based, this review uses Chinese UNESCO ...
Qiang (Jason) Li +2 more
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