Ecotourism development in Ghana: An introduction - Couverture souple

Owusu-Mintah, Samuel B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3659393967 ISBN 13 : 9783659393969

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Ecotourism development in Ghana: An introduction offers a comprehensive assessment of ecological tourism attractions and facilities in Ghana, after treating the fundamentals of ecotourism, an important aspect of tourism. The textbook attempts to address some issues in this important aspect of this fastest growing industry, called tourism. The topics covered in this book include: • Costs and benefits of ecotourism • Ecotourism and sustainable development • Protected areas in Ghana and ecotourism development • Water resources for ecotourism development in Ghana • The Holy Trinity Health Farm as an ecotourist attraction • Mountaineering and paragliding in Ghana • Ecotourism development in Ghana: Problems, solutions and the way forward. The approaches used throughout the textbook are descriptive and analytical, citing several relevant sources and using appropriate illustrations wherever necessary. Ecotourism development in Ghana: An introduction will be a vital learning tool for students at the higher national diploma (HND), undergraduate levels and the general public with interest in tourism in developing countries.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Samuel B. Owusu-Mintah is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism at Cape Coast Polytechnic, Ghana. He has a BA (Hons) in Geography and Resource Development, M. Phil & Ph D in Tourism from the Cape Coast University. Dr. Owusu-Mintah has ten articles and a chapter of a book to his credit. He is a family man who enjoys reading, writing and watching soccer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3659393967
• ISBN 13: 9783659393969
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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