| Author | Khanom, Shahida |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.NR-04-09 |
| Subject(s) | Ecotourism--Bangladesh--Sundarbans
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-04-09 |
| Abstract | The Sundarban is the world largest continuous mangrove forest in the world. Tourism in
the Sundarban has been practiced since long, growing (1.5% per year) slowly becomes a
potential source of income. But it can be a major threat to the natural environment since
facilities for the tourism still not developed .If it is possible to develop ecotourism,
economic benefit can be maximized without harming the environment. Tourist and tour
operators are the main stake holders generate economic benefit for the development of
ecotourism. Their demand for the destination, can be influence by a number of factors can
influence the economic input determine the growth of ecotourism. Insecurity and lacking
of wildlife watching facilities reported to be important impediments to the growth. This
study surveyed the tourist organizations to estimate the tourists' contribution in the local
economy. In 2001 - 2004, Tourist organizations were visiting the island spending US$ 92,
17,459, none of which went to the tourism management and conservation of the forest. The
study provides several management options to develop ecotourism in the Sundarbans. |
| Year | 2004 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. NR-04-09 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Webb, Edward L. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Schmidt-Vogt, Dietrich;
Shipin, Oleg V. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Netherlands Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2004 |