Eco tourism,Its Regional Impact on the Economy and Management Planning

Ecotourism, its Regional Impact and Management Planning: A Study of North Bengal, India presents the topics essential for a clear understanding of ecotourism. The book embraces eight chapters. It emphasizes on the basic concepts of ecotourism and highlights the impact of ecotourism on the regional economy with several case studies. The book is the first attempt for understanding ecotourism scenario of North Bengal in a holistic way. The book is an essential core text for the students, academics, planners, administrators, researchers and other stakeholders in planning and implementation of ecotourism.

Autorentext

Madhusudan Karmakar holds a Doctorate in Tourism from NBU,India and is an Asstt. Prof. in the Dept. of Geography at Maynaguri college. He is actively engaged in geographical, environmental and tourism issues in North Bengal. He has also carried out UGC sponsored Minor Research Project entitled 'Growth and Prospects of Ecotourism in North Bengal'.