Over the past two decades, tourism has undergone profound transformations in response to significant global shifts (Butler 1999). At its core, tourism embodies the concept of ‘sustainable development.’ Interest in this sector has surged, expanding its reach worldwide since the term was coined in the late 1990s. Ecotourism emphasizes the management and conservation of natural resources (Liu 2003). When tourism engages with natural assets or resources, they can be classified into three categories based on their prevalence: ubiquity, which is found everywhere; commonality, which is widespread in many regions; and rarity, which exists in relatively few locations (Healey and Ilbery 1990). To enrich the study, a semi-structured interview was sent via email to the National Park Manager to gather insights about the protected area and ecotourism in the surrounding area. The study will take place at the Three Bays Protected Area, a marine sanctuary located in Haiti.
DOI: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-5396-6_15
Publish Year: 2025
