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The environmental attitudes and practices of family businesses in the rural tourism and hospitality sectors

Carlsen, J.; Getz, D.; Ali Knight, J.

Journal of Sustainable Tourism 9(4): 281-297

2001

ISSN/ISBN: 0966-9582
DOI: 10.1080/09669580108667403
Accession: 003971564
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This paper examines the environmental goals of rural, family owned/operated tourism businesses with a view to evaluating their conservation ethic and commitment to sustainable tourism. From a survey of 198 family businesses in Western Australia, it was determined that about half of them had implemented a range of sustainable management practices.

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