Kelly S. Bricker, Rosemary Black, Stuart Cottrell. -- Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013.

xxxix, 349 p.; 25 cm.

ISBN 978-1-4496-2823-9.

En portada The International Ecotourism Society.

Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.

Contenido: Introduction to ecotourism, sustainable tourism, and the millennium development goals -- Corporate social responsibility and the millennium development goals: the case of Xel-Há, Mexico -- Outer island tourism in the South Pacific and the millennium development goals: understanding tourisms impacts -- Poverty alleviation -- Tourism and the explicit concern with poverty reduction: a review -- The role of indigenous tourism in supporting and meeting the United Nations millennium development goals -- Ecotourism as a potential tool for poverty eradication and wild tiger conservation -- Education, empowerment, and building community capacity -- High-end ecotourisms role in assisting rural communities in reaching the millennium development goals -- A partnership for education and environmental awareness: outreach in Fijis Upper Navua Conservation Area -- Breaking gender barriers: a market-based approach to womens empowerment through tourism -- Local empowerment in a rural community through ecotourism: a case study of a womens organization in Chira Island, Costa Rica -- Health, welfare, and well-being -- The role of sustainable tourism in mitigating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other major diseases -- Yasawan Islanders perspective on tourisms impact on health and well-being -- Environmental sustainability -- Role of ecotourism in preserving natural areas and biodiversity -- The role of ecotourism and sustainable tourism in ensuring environmental sustainability in the marine environment -- Sea turtle conservation travel case study -- Ecotourism and the challenge of climate change: vulnerability, responsability, and mitigation strategies -- Small island protected area planning: a case for West Caicos -- Developing partnerships -- Bringing the gap: volunteer tourisms role in global partnership development -- Connecting communities to the tourism supply chain -- Partnerships in practice: ecotourism and sustainable tourism accreditation and certification programs -- The Global Sustainable Tourism Council -- The protected area network of parks: monitoring the balance between nature conservation and sustainable tourism -- Conclusions -- Ecotourism and sustainable tourism: transitioning into the new millennium with future opportunities and challenges.