The focuss of this book is on the planning and development of ecotourism.
Indeed, ecotourism has been described as âÂEURœa complex phenomenon, involving
the integration of many actors including tourists, resident peoples, suppliers,
and managers and multiple functionsâÂEURÂ?. Moreover, these actors, or
stakeholders, are engaged in a symbiotic relationship revolving around the idea
of tourism as a means of economic development as well as a means of promoting
conservation of natural resources. In the field of tourism, the need for planned
development is of paramount importance. Many countries in the world, especially
the developing countries, have lately realised the importance of tourism and the
benefits which it brings