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Ecotourism: Ethics or Eco-Sell?

Pamela Wight

Two prevailing views of ecotourism relate to conservation and marketing perspectives. Unfortunately, the latter often exploits growing consumer interest in "green" products, through "eco-sell. " Ecotourism would benefit from product and performance stan dards and an ethics-based orientation. Ifproperly managed, conservation and ecotourism can be compatible, complementary, and sustainable.

Journal of Travel Research, Vol. 31, No. 3, 3-9 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/004728759303100301


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