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GEOMORPHOSITES AND GEOTOURISM [PDF]
Geoheritage, 2022 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 ...
Mario Panizza, Sandra Piacente
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Worldwide Trends in Methods and Resources Promoting Geoconservation, Geotourism, and Geoheritage
Géosciences, 2023 This study aims to provide a systematic analysis of the literature of methods and resources supporting geoconservation and geotourism worldwide, while identifying current and future trends in the field.
Michael E. Quesada-Valverde +1 more
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Geoheritage and Geotourism Resources [PDF]
Resources, 2020 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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Regional Science Policy &Practice, EarlyView., 2022 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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Challenges in the Popularization of the Earth Sciences. Geotourism as a New Medium for the Geology Dissemination [PDF]
Anuário do Instituto de Geociências, 2015 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
Resources, 2021 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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Geosciences, 2021 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]
Geoconservation Research, 2022 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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Promoting Geotourism in Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark [PDF]
Geoheritage, 2023 Geoparks in China have always overlapped with many other tourism branding schemes. It is unclear whether people are familiar with the UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) label in a place in which many tourism brands and abundant resources exist.
Cai Y, Han J, Wu F, He G.
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Sustainability, 2023 Geotourism is sustainable tourism form which is primarily based on the existence of geoheritage. Many research studies have been devoted to assessing geoheritage in last two decades, from various perspectives.
Ľ. Štrba +4 more
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