EVALUATING NATURE-BASED TOURISM USING THE NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PARADIGM

Abstract

Nature-based tourism (NBT), alternatively known as ecotourism, is a rapidly expanding area in the tourism travel sector. States such as Louisiana with a well established urban-based tourism industry may have expansion opportunities through development of complementary nature-based tourism. This study analyzes the decision to participate in NBT among Louisiana tourists.Nature tourism, Ecotourism, NEP, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,