Nature is the main criteria based on which adventure tourists choose their destination. These natural settings however are constantly exposed to environmental changes. The UNWTO (2014, p.75) identifies two dimensions of risk concerning climate
Adventure tourism encourages sustainable practices. According to ATTA (2013), “adventure travelers ranked areas of natural beauty as the most important factor in choosing their last destination, followed by the activities available and the
Tourism comes with many hidden costs that can have negative economic effects on the host communities. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that “often rich countries are better able to profit from tourism than poor ones. Whereas
The ingredients for an adventure according to The Adventurists: A developing country, a start point, an inappropriate vehicle, and a major party at the end (for those who make it to the finish line, that is). Alternatively, a horse for
In their Global Report on Adventure Tourism (2014) the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates that there are not only differences between hard and soft adventure activities, but also different types of adventure tourists who
According to Swarbrooke (2003, p.14-16), adventure is “where participants are voluntarily putting themselves in a position where they believe they are taking a step into the unknown, where they will face challenges, and where they will discover