1 Research Progress in Nature Tourism
Joseph S. Chen and Nina K. Prebensen
2 Nature and Well-being: Explorer Travel Narratives of Transformation
Jennifer Frost and Warwick Frost
3 Well-being in Wildlife Experiences: Feeling Good for the Animals?
Giovanna Bertella
4 The Impact of Korea’s Nature-Based Recreation Settings on Tourists' Emotions, Satisfaction and Subjective Happiness
Timothy J. Lee and Jinok S. Kim
5 Generation Y, Nature and Tourism
Melanie K. Smith
6 Connectedness and Relatedness to Nature: A Case of Neo-Confucianism among Chinese, South Korean and Japanese Tourists
Nina K. Prebensen, Young-Sook Lee and Joseph S. Chen
7 How Could Local Traditions and Ways of Living Influence Tourist Experiences? Basecamp Explorer in Maasai Mara and Svalbard
Oystein Jensen, Frank Lindberg, Damiannah M. Kieti, Bjorn W. Amo and James S. Nampushi
8 Impact of Climate Change on Tourism in World Heritage Sites: A Case Study from the Wet Tropics Region of Australia
Bruce Prideaux and Michelle Thompson
9 Quality Perspectives in Managing Visitor Experiences
Lynn M. Jamieson
10 A National Park in Turmoil: The Case Study on Vanoise National Park in the Alps
Isabelle Frochot
11 Listening to the Sounds of Silence: Forest-Based Wellbeing Tourism in Finland
Raija Komppula, Henna Konu and Noora Vikman
12 Nature Tourism in Germany’s Protected Areas
Marius Mayer and Manuel Woltering
13 Governing Nature Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa
René van der Duim, Jakomijn van Wijk and Machiel Lamers
14 Emerging Trends in Wildlife and Tiger Tourism in India
Krithi K. Karanth, Shivangi Jain and Dincy Mariyam
15 Chinese Approach to Sustainability: Challenges and Suggestions
Rui Song
16 Tourism in Preserved Nature Areas in Taiwan
Yu-Liang Tseng, Noriko Sato, Shih-Shuo Yeh and Tzung-Cheng Huan
17 Forest as a Venue for Recreational Therapy in Japan
Noriko Sato, Yu-Liang Tseng, Shih-Shuo Yeh and Tzung-Cheng Huan
18 Animal-Based Eco-Certified Visitor Attractions: What Matters to Visitors?
Aaron Tkaczynski
19 Soundscapes and Therapeutic Experiences in a Rural Cittàslow Destination: Visitors' Perspectives from Chishang, Taiwan
Yu-Jen Chiang
20 Legalities on Sensing Soundscapes: A Legal Doctrinal Approach to Understanding the Subjective and Objective Elements of Wellbeing in Nature Tourism
Young-Sook Lee, Jenna Päläs and Mirva M. T. Salminen
21 Designing Slow Experiences in Nature
Ting-Yen T. Huang, Tanmay Sharma and Joseph S. Chen
22 Final Remarks: Challenges and Research Directions
Nina K. Prebensen and Joseph S. Chen
Biography
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
