Nature Tourism

Joseph S. Chen is Professor in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, Department of Health and Wellness Design, School of Public Health, at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. His research focuses on tourism experiences, the social impacts of tourism, Arctic tourism, and sustainability in the hospitality and tourism sectors.Nina K. Prebensen is Professor at the University College of Southeast Norway. She has published books and papers in various tourism journals. Her research highlights, in particular, the tourist decision and experience processes, where the co-creation of value for hosts and guests is the focus.

"For a long time, nature has been the foundation of tourism. This rich collection shows that nature is not going out of fashion. The book highlights experiences, emotions, impacts, and their governance needs in nature tourism by bringing together leading scholars from the field. The authors provide highly invaluable and nuanced insights on nature destinations and how nature inspires us as tourists and scholars."— Jarkko Saarinen, University of Oulu, Finland"The second edition of Nature Tourism builds on its best-selling predecessor with updated and new chapters representing diverse global perspectives. It tackles emerging challenges by offering innovative insights into managing nature-based destinations, enriching tourist experiences, and promoting sustainable practices that harmonize economic growth, community well-being, and environmental preservation."— Muzzo (Muzaffer) Uysal, University of Massachusetts, US"This book offers a comprehensive examination of nature tourism, with engaging case studies from various continents highlighting trends, challenges, and innovative approaches to curating visitor experiences. Covering topics from wildlife experiences and climate change impacts to forest tourism and soundscapes, it is a great resource for anyone interested in the evolving relationship between tourism, nature, and well-being."— Cathy H.C. Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

• 1. Research Progress in Nature Tourism 2. Nature and Well-being: Exploring Explorer Travel Narratives of Transformation 3. Well-being in Wildlife Experiences: Feeling Good for the Animals? 4. The Impact of Korea’s Nature-Based Recreation Settings on Tourist’s Emotion, Satisfaction and Subjective Happiness 5. Generation Y, Nature and Tourism 6. Connectedness and Relatedness to Nature: A Case of Neo-Confucianism among Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese Tourists 7. How Local Traditions and Way of Living Influence Tourism? Basecamp Explorer in Maasai Mara and Svalbard 8. Impact of Climate Change on Tourism in World Heritage Sites: A Case Study from the Wet Tropics Region of Australia 9. Quality Perspectives in Managing Visitor Experiences 10. A National Park in Turmoil: The Case Study on Vanoise National Park in the Alps 11. Listening to the Sounds of Silence: Forest Based Wellbeing Tourism in Finland 12. Nature Tourism in Germany’s Protected Areas 13. Governing Nature Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa 14. Emerging Trends in Wildlife and Tiger Tourism in India 15. Chinese Approach to Sustainability: Challenges and Suggestions 16. Tourism in Preserved Nature Areas in Taiwan 17. Forest as a Venue for Recreational Therapy in Japan 18. Animal-Based Eco-Certified Visitor Attractions: What Matters to Visitors? 19. Soundscapes and Therapeutic Experiences in a Rural Cittàslow Destination 20. Legalities on Sensing Soundscapes: A Legal Doctrinal Approach to Understanding the Subjective and Objective Elements of Wellbeing in Nature Tourism 21. Designing Slow Experiences in Nature 22. Final Remarks: Challenges and Research Directions