Sustainability of small-scale ecotourism: the case of Niue, South Pacific

The development of ecotourism accompanied a growing interest in the natural environment and a reaction to negative effects resulting from mass tourism. Tourism in natural areas has increased in popularity, particularly with the ever-increasing global focus on environmental awareness. Ecotourism has developed in response to mass tourism, as mass tourism destinations were beginning to show signs of degradation resulting from over-use. Therefore, ecotourism was seen as a sustainable alternative, and also a means of interest to