Nature Tourism, 2nd Edition

“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

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.