Geotourism – a sustainable development option for Namibia

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ID21723940
AutoresRoss Dowling (0000-0002-2991-0783, Edith Cowan University), Christof Pforr (0000-0003-2980-7986, Curtin University, autor correspondente)
Ano2021
Volume20
Fascículo4
Páginas371-385
Data de publicação2021-10-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Ecotourism (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1472-4049 • E-ISSN: 1747-7638
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14724049.2021.1910699
OpenAlexW3186446346
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas48

In the context of a weakening of Namibia's resource-oriented economy, which is anchored on a rather narrow and vulnerable footing, tourism is placed to play a more prominent role in the future. It will provide a more sustainable development perspective as a potential mechanism to address socio-economic inequalities, in particular for regional and rural areas. This research note describes Namibia's tourism economy and tourism products noting the country's commitment to sustainable tourism. It then puts forward the notion that the advancement of geotourism presents a sustainable development opportunity based on Namibia's rich and diverse geological assets and landscapes. Case studies are presented of two current geotourism attractions, the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Hoba Meteorite National Monument. The paper concludes by arguing that geotourism can be a valuable sustainable development vehicle for Namibia through the generation of economic revenue, community wellbeing, and conservation

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Ecotourism · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Geotourism · Political science · Revenue · Sustainable development · Sustainable tourism · Tourism · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management