The establishment of national parks can generate significant changes for the people living in and around them. Acknowledging this, park managers around the world increasingly recognise that nature conservation and protected ...

On site tourist experiences are varied in both nature and intensity. Many merge to become part of an overall experiential perception. A few stand out as being extraordinary or special. These are the experiences likely to ...

Since 1990, when the country opened its door to the world tourism market, the role and nature of tourism has changed significantly. At present, like other post socialist oriented economies in transition, Mongolia suffers ...

Out of 23 village units that are dependent on Park resources for wood and pasture, nine village units were randomly selected for detailed investigation. The investigation included structured questionnaire interviews of 212 ...

The boutique accommodation experience is explored in order to identify the types of experiences hosts and guests aim to provide and receive. Qualitative in-depth interviews, applying principles of the laddering technique ...

The concept of sustainable development is increasingly viewed as a desired objective of resource management. The term has been used in numerous disciplines and in a variety of contexts. This report is an attempt to provide ...

Visitors to the West Coast of the South Island were interviewed (using a survey questionnaire and in-depth interview techniques) in order to determine their satisfactions with the attractions which they had visited. The ...

This thesis explores the way in which New Zealand's most recent national park was created from the perspective of the affected community, presenting a qualitative case study of the creation of Rakiura National Park as ...

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is an iconic alpine destination in New Zealand, attracting thousands of visitors annually with its wide array of recreational opportunities. In recent years, however, the many glaciers within ...

The Hanmer Forest was one of the first Government owned exotic forests, being established around the turn of the century. It is situated 135 km north of Christchurch. The park consists of exotic plantations and native ...