Nature-Oriented Tourism in Costa Rica and Ecuador: Diagnosis of Research Needs and Project Opportunities

摘要

The report presents personal observations and results of interviews in Costa Rica and Ecuador during the period May 11-31, 1986. The purpose of the visits was to identify opportunities for research and future projects that will promote the growth of nature-oriented tourism enterprise in the two countries. The intended focus was tourism marketing, but various supply constraints are discussed here as well. The needs in research and project development are itemized under three headings: Promotion, Marketing Surveys, and Management.