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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 1998, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (3): 327-331.

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Advances in ecotourism and its planning research

Liu Jiaming   

  1. Peking Univeristy, Beijing, 100871
  • Received:1997-04-30 Revised:1997-06-11 Online:1998-05-25 Published:1998-05-25

Abstract: As an alternative form of tourism which is based on natural resources can promote the sustainable development, ecotourism has been gradually emphasized by the tourism policy makers, researchers and planners. This article deals with the definition of ecotourism and the assessment of its research progress about conceptual framework, functional zoning, planning model and management. The operational model and its implementation of ecotourism are put forward, and the significance of the surrounding context (the geographical background) and of the corporate identity is emphasized in the ecotourism planning.

Key words: Ecotourism, Sustainable tourism development, Functional zoning model, Tourism planning, Geographical background