{"product_id":"ecotourism-in-appalachia-marketing-the-mountains-hardcover-1","title":"Ecotourism in Appalachia: Marketing the Mountains - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAl Fritsch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristin Johannsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTourism is the world's largest industry, and ecotourism is rapidly emerging as its fastest growing segment. As interest in nature travel increases, so does concern for conservation of the environment and the well-being of local peoples and cultures. Appalachia seems an ideal destination for ecotourists, with its rugged mountains, uniquely diverse forests, wild rivers, and lively arts culture. And ecotourism promises much for the region: protecting the environment while bringing income to disadvantaged communities. But can these promises be kept? \u003ci\u003eEcotourism in Appalachia\u003c\/i\u003e examines both the potential and the threats that tourism holds for Central Appalachia. The authors draw lessons from destinations that have suffered from the \"tourist trap syndrome,\" including Nepal and Hawaii. They conclude that only carefully regulated and locally controlled tourism can play a positive role in Appalachia's economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAl Fritsch\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest, is the author of several books. \u003cb\u003eKristin Johannsen\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer specializing in travel and environmental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 9.16 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45660706504901,"sku":"9780813122885","price":69.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/NokRlYFrXc9780813122885.webp?v=1783115563","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/ecotourism-in-appalachia-marketing-the-mountains-hardcover-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}