A critical Investigation of the use and effectiveness of Interpretive services

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 123-137

  Tsang, Nelson K F ^a   Yeung, Sylvester ^a   Cheung, Connie ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Ecotourism; Hong Kong Wetland Park; Interpretive service

Indexed keywords

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT; ECOTOURISM; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE; QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY; RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT;

CHINA; HONG KONG; HONG KONG WETLAND PARK; NEW TERRITORIES;

EID: 79953226654     PISSN: 10941665     EISSN: 17416507     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10941665.2011.556336     Document Type: Article

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