Abstract

As this volume has shown, the natural environment is a fundamental resource for tourism, and is often threatened by this activity from over- or inappropriate use. Furthermore, the relationship between tourism and the environment is complex and often confusing. This interaction may be described as a metaproblem (Hall 2008), in which these relationships are inherently messy. The sheer diversity of stakeholders; the deep cultural influences on tourism and our understanding of what constitutes nature (covered in Part 1); and the complexity of the environment itself, all contribute towards this mess. It is hoped that this collection contributes towards some understanding of the interaction of these myriad factors.