Tourism Queensland has produced a range of publications that are a valuable resource for tourism operators, protected area managers, academics, students, local/state government agencies and community groups. Most publications are available for download from this site. Printed versions of these publications are also available for purchase from Tourism Queensland.
Ecotourism Rapid Assessment Model (Ecoram)
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This publication has been developed to assist people with limited to no special tourism knowledge. It uses a simple 'checklist' format to identify the key elements as attraction, target market and infrastructure that need to be addressed at a site, or in a region, when assessing the potential of 'great' ecotourism business ideas. |
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Ecoram
Published copies also available for purchase $25 |
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Grow Your Ecotourism Business: A Support Kit For Operators
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This two-volume kit was produced for individuals, community groups and operators looking to further develop or diversify an existing ecotourism business. The kit covers a range of topics such as best practice in visitor management; energy management; waste management; product maintenance and risk management; business planning; sustainable design; interpretation and environmental education; contributing to conservation; and brochure design and publication. |
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Published copies also available for purchase $75 (set of 2 volumes) |
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Tour Operator Tool Kit
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This publication was developed in response to demand for information about what's involved in running a tour operation, where to find assistance, and what issues to consider in starting and expanding a tour operation. It contains five sections: consider the big picture; initial groundwork to do before starting; develop the idea into a business plan; starting the operation; and growing the tour operation. |
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Tour Operator Tool Kit
Published copies also available for purchase $25 |
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Outback Interpretation Manual
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This publication was produced to assist existing and potential tour guides and operators working in Outback Queensland to develop quality nature-based guided activities and tours. The manual is divided into two sections: interpretation, providing information on planning and running guided tours; and basic information on significant nature-based elements of Outback Queensland such as plant and animal adaptations, dinosaurs and the artesian basin. This publication is presented in a hard cover folder to enable guides and operators to build a useful reference resource. |
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Outback Interpretation Manual
Published copies also available for purchase $25 |
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Innovation in Interpretation
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This publication was developed to help operators create innovative tourism products. It features 30 case studies chosen from around Queensland and interstate that demonstrate a range of low and high cost options, the use of built facilities, technology, sound, light, materials and people resources in the delivery of visitor experiences. |
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Published copies also available for purchase $25 |
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Environmental Impact Monitoring: A Guide for Tourism Operators
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This publication is designed to educate operators on the importance of monitoring the environmental impact of nature-based tourism and ecotourism businesses. It provides simple yet effective methods of impact monitoring and shows how these can be incorporated into day-to-day operations. |
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Published copies also available for purchase $25 |
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Working With Communities: A Guide for Tourism Operators
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This publication provides tourism operators with simple but effective ideas for working with local communities to achieve mutual benefits, improving social sustainability. The guidelines outline a simple seven-step process to assist in establishing values, vision, goals and objectives, targeting relevant community groups, developing an action plan as well as monitoring and promoting successes in working with communities. The publication includes 12 case studies from around Queensland that highlight the simple ways in which operators and Local Governments have embraced their communities to the benefit of their operations. |
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Working with Communities
Published copies also available for purchase $25
Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2003 - 2008 Sustainable Tourism in Queensland's Natural Areas
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This publication outlines the vision and policy for the future of ecotourism in Queensland. Its purpose is to provide a framework for planning, developing, managing and marketing Queensland's ecotourism industry, to ensure ecotourism in Queensland is ecologically, commercially, culturally and socially sustainable. |
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Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2003-2008
Published copies also available for purchase $25
Best Practice Ecotourism in Queensland
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This publication deals with a variety of ecotourism topics from many different perspectives. It includes chapters on environmental management, consumer behaviour, marketing, product development, interpretation and operations on protected areas. |
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Available in published format only $35 |
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Printed publications are available for purchase where indicated. Prices are inclusive of GST and postage. To order, contact the
Ecotourism Team
