Abstract
An ambitions strategic plan for tourism development in the Red Sea region is currently implemented. Without adequate concern for environmental protection this development could cause ecological threats. Problems resulted from conventional tourism corroborate the need for a culturally and environmentally responsible alternative, namely ecotourism. Consequently, ecologically sensitive facilities are in high demand that can be met with ecolodges. This paper reports on a collaborative process for developing an ecolodge demonstration project. The process was initiated and tested involving a number of experts and encompassing participatory mechanisms, site analyses, and interviews. The results of this process were incorporated into a final planning alternative that is envisioned as a tool that guides the professional community in Egypt toward the development of sustainable tourism facilities in the region.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Design with spirit |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of EDRA, Environmental Design Research Association |
| Editors | Dwight Miller, James Wise |
| Place of Publication | Albuquerbue, New Mexico, USA |
| Publisher | EDRA |
| Pages | 81-92 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0939922290 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2004 |
Keywords
- ecotourism
- ecolodges
- collaboration
- participatory design
- charette
- gaming techniques
- SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 14 - Life Below Water
