Study of Strategic Eco-Tourism Potential Based on Sustainable Development and Management

8 Pages Posted: 8 May 2012

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Mir Mehrdad Mirsanjari

Malayer University - Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Mitra Ossadat Mirsanjari

Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Health Sciences

Date Written: May 7, 2012

Abstract

While the focus of ecotourism has largely been on rural or sensitive areas, the vast majority of tourists visit an urban environment. This article examines how the ecotourists developed the concept of urban green tourism a concept that promotes environmental responsibility, local economic vitality, cultural diversity and experiential richness. Basic aspects of sustainable housing design such as increasing density, mixed use and proximity to public transport are being adopted increasingly in Developed cities. Assessment of the uptake of sustainable planning initiatives reveals the prevalence of a decidedly neoliberal agenda which shies away from the more substantial challenges ecocity design and community-based enterprise may represent. Such community-based initiatives must, however, be supported at a broader scale, to avoid possible outsourcing of governmental responsibility or the relegation of sustainable design to the sole realm of the wealthy. This article elaborates on the promises and challenges permeating the management for development of ecocities community and highlights eco and green spaces and natural sustainable transportation options among other features. The development and launch of the map is discussed and some of the problems encountered are examined. Key strategies for launching ecotourism products are presented in the recommendations.

Keywords: Strategic Eco-Tourism, Potential Planning, Sustainable, Development, Management

Suggested Citation

Mirsanjari, Mir Mehrdad and Mirsanjari, Mitra Ossadat, Study of Strategic Eco-Tourism Potential Based on Sustainable Development and Management (May 7, 2012). OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 04, No. 03, pp. 43-50, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2054154

Mir Mehrdad Mirsanjari (Contact Author)

Malayer University - Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences ( email )

Mayalar
Iran

Mitra Ossadat Mirsanjari

Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Health Sciences ( email )

Jalan Sungai Dua
Minden, Penang 11800
Malaysia

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