Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Editors: Bill Bramwell (Sheffield Hallam University) and Bernard Lane (Visiting Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University)
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Volume: 9 Number: 2 Page: 147–156
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Ecotour Guide Training in Less Developed Countries: Some Preliminary Research Findings
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Rosemary Black, Sam Ham and Betty Weiler
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Ecotourism is increasing throughout the world, especially in less developed countries, where it is often promoted in association with protected areas (Weaver, 1998). Guides have important roles to perform
in the ecotourism experience, such as ensuring the safety of the visitor, providing accurate and compelling interpretation of sites, and modelling appropriate environmental and cultural behaviour. To be
able to serve this wide range of interests, guides need training that provides them with necessary knowledge and skills. A literature review together with a small pilot study were carried out to identify
the types of ecotour guide training currently being delivered in less developed countries, and to highlight some key issues and research priorities for ecotour guide training in the next decade. The results
suggest the need for further research in this area.
© Channel View Publications 2001
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