Development of criteria and indicators for evaluating forest-based ecotourism destinations: A Delphi study.

摘要: Development of Criteria and Indicators for Evaluating Forest-based Ecotourism Destinations: A Delphi Study Maureen Young Bender The purpose this study is to 1) identify develop criteria indicators forestbased ecotourism in West Virginia based on the input academic experts field as well nature-based tour operators, 2) compare similarities differences between two groups utilizing Spearman’s  statistic 3) create a point evaluation system. was conducted through rounds method. E-mailed mailed self-complete questionnaires were distributed among participants. They asked rate importance level using Likert scale. In addition, participants rank relative each other. both rounds, high consensus existed groups. As expected usage Method, significantly higher formed second round. Despite consensus, some disagreement persisted especially concerning those involved with participation socio-economic benefits local communities.