Regulatory frameworks for ecotourism: An application of Total Relationship Flow Management Theorems. (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xu, Songjun; Mingzhu, Liang; Bu, Naipeng; Pan, Steve
• Is Part Of: Tourism management. Volume 61(2017)
• Page Start: 321
• Page End: 330
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: Tourism impact -- Ecotourism system -- Total Relationship Flow Management Theorems -- Regulatory mechanism -- Sustainable development; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2017.02.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0261-5177

Abstract

Abstract: Based on a comparison of three approaches derived from total relationship flow management theorems, the paper describes a potential regulatory framework for eco-tourism at Wanlu Lake, Guangdong, China. It is argued that the nature of tourism's impacts is determined by the relationship flows and interactions between sub-systems of economics, natural environment and socio-cultural variables, and successful policy depends on the management of flows between these sub-systems within a coherent whole. The key features of the regulatory framework are described. Highlights: Propose a Total Relationship Flow Management Theorems (TRFMTs) of Ecosystem. Develop a tourism impact regulatory mechanism design framework. Offer a theoretical foundation for regulating and controlling tourism impact and policy making. Congeal an elusive interactive relationship among ecotourism players.