In his forward to the first edition, David Western- the society's first president-- explains that "ecotourism incorporates both a strong commitment to nature and a sense of social responsibility. It is about creating and satisfying a hunger for nature, about exploiting tourism's potential for conservation and development, and about averting its negative impact on ecology, culture and aesthetics." Written by a combination of international practitioners and academics, Volume II includes complete and accurate information on the ecotourism market and industry; case studies of community initiatives in Africa, Latin America and Asia with analyses of the experiences gained; results and lessons learned from ecotourism planning and economic development initiatives; and refined strategies for managing visitors in protected areas.

To order Volume I or II, contact TES at 800-447-2122 or log onto www.ecotourism.org.