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The speleotourist experience: approaches to show cave operations in Australia and China
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posted on 2023-05-18, 17:19 authored by Ralph CraneRalph Crane, Lisa FletcherLisa FletcherThis article provides a comparative study of commercial cave tourism in Australia and China, focussing on the methods of site interpretation and presentation used by selected show caves. The key point of contrast between the commercial speleotourist experiences offered in Australia and China is in the relative priority given to site conservation and framing the cave as a spectacle for the enjoyment of visitors. The discussion draws on the authors’ field research, visiting show caves as tourists to consider the significance of developments in ecotourism and geotourism for show cave management in Australia and China.
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Publication title
Helictite: Journal of Australasian Speleological ResearchVolume
42Pagination
1-11ISSN
0017-9973Department/School
School of HumanitiesPublisher
Australian Speleological Federation IncPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
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