AUTHOR/ EDITOR of BOOKS
Hitesh Mehta is responsible for writing/editing the two seminal books on planning/design and guidelines for Ecolodge Development. His latest book- Authentic Ecolodges is the first coffee-table book in the field of sustainable tourism. Hitesh Mehta’s first book – International Ecolodge Guidelines is now used as a text-book in several universities and colleges around the world.
2010
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“Authentic Ecolodges”- 280-page book published by Harper Collins, USA.
2009
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“Wild Beauty Accommodations– Montenegro ” – published by GTZ, Germany.
2002
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“International Ecolodge Guidelines”- published by TIES, USA
AUTHOR AND CO-AUTHOR OF CHAPTERS in BOOKS
2012
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“Small Island Sustainable Planning; A Case for West Caicos” ” in the book “Responsible Tourism: Critical issues for conservation and development”, Editors: K. Bricker, R. Black, S. Cottrell, Earthscan Publishing, London.
2012
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“Ecotourism Planning and Ecolodge Design In China” in the book “Tourism planning and design in China” by Jenny Tang
2008
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“Ecotourism in Madagascar: How a Sleeping Beauty is finally awakening” in the book “Responsible Tourism: Critical issues for conservation and development”, Earthscan Publishing, London.
2007
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“Towards an International Ecolodge Certification” –in the book “Quality Assurance and Certification in Ecotourism” -published by CARI, Australia.
2006
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“ Lodge du Grouped de Ngwesie” –in the book “Le Guide des Destinations Indigenes” -published by Esprit, France.
2004
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“Visual Impacts in Tourism”. in the UNWTO Book – “Indicators in Sustainable Tourism” published in Madrid, Spain.
2004
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“Oman Declaration on Built Environments for Sustainable Tourism” –UNESCO
2002
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“Site planning” and “Architecture Design” in the International Guidelines Book, published by TIES, Washington DC.
2002
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“Cairns Charter on Partnerships for Ecotourism” – Ecotourism Australia
1999
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“Ecotourism and Environment Handbook” – PATA, California.
1994
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Provided research for a chapter in “People Places” – Clare Cooper Marcus.
RESEARCH PAPERS WRITTEN AND PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES
2012
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“Small Island Sustainable Planning; A Case for West Caicos”
2011
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“Why Recreational Hunting and Fishing is NOT Ecotourism”
2010
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“Greening China one day at a time”
2003
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“North West Point Sustainable Tourism Plan” for UNESCO World Heritage Convention Virtual Congress
2002
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“The Sacred Cow in Ecotourism Planning”
1998
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Provided research for a chapter in “People Places” – Clare Cooper Marcus.
1996
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“Decay of Nairobi Urban Open Space”
1995
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“Lodge Design in Kenya : Working towards a new paradigm”
1994
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“Sustainable Design and Technology”
1993
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“Building Technology in Kenya: The Challenge”
ARTICLES WRITTEN IN MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS
2012
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“Towards an Authentic EcoArchitecture in Kenya ”, AAK Magazine
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“Eco marries Luxury”, Bon Vivant Concierge
2010
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“Authentic Ecolodges”, Culture Magazine
2009
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“Faint Footprints”, Discovery Channel Magazine
2009
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“Ecodesign in Rural and Remote Australia”, Segra On-Line Magazine
2006
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“Going Green”, Courier Magazine
2009
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“The Ahimsa of Ecotourism”, Jain Spirit Magazine
2000
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“Community Empowerment through Planning” Green Hotelier Magazine
1999
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“Here be Ecolodges” – Quarterly News letter of The International Ecotourism Society
PEER REVIEW OF FOLLOWING BOOKS and PAPERS
2012
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“Managing the balance between nature conservation and tourism” – PAN Parks – Authors: Stuart Cottrell and Jana Raadik-Cottrell in the book “Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism: Transitioning into the New Millennium” – Author (s): K. Bricker, R. Black, S. Cottrell
2008
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“Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who owns paradise?” – second edition – Martha Honey (2008). Island Press.
2005
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“Saving Paradise, the story of Sukau Rainforest Lodge” – Albert Teo
2004
2003
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“Marine Ecotourism Guidelines” – Elizabeth Halpenny.
2003
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“The Business of Ecolodges” – Edward A. Sanders and Elizabeth Halpenny.
2000
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“Rethinking National Parks for the 21st Century” – National Park Service, USA
2000
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“Designing Tourism Naturally” – Western Australia Tourism Commission
1999
- “The Green House Effect – An integrated approach to sustainable tourism and resort development” – Sweeting J, Bruner A. (2000). Conservation International.
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