New Approaches and Opportunities in Nature-Based Tourism
Chapter from the book:
Çuhadar,
Y.
(ed.)
2026.
New Paradigms in Tourism and Gastronomy.
Synopsis
Nature-based tourism is a type of tourism that includes different experiences and practices based on interaction with the natural environment, and it is among the types of tourism that have attracted intense interest from tourists in recent years. Furthermore, the variety of activities and concepts carried out under the heading of nature-based tourism is increasing day by day. Changing tourist expectations over time, increasing environmental awareness, and the pursuit of sustainability have paved the way for the diversification of the nature-based tourism concept. This book chapter provides information on three nature-based tourism approaches that have come to the forefront in recent years. Firstly, night tourism is explained in detail, and important night tourism activities are exemplified. Secondly, the concept and importance of agrotourism are discussed, and agrotourism applications carried out in various destinations are exemplified. Finally, glamping tourism and how this type of tourism differs from traditional camping are discussed.
