Conservation and Tourism: A Case Study of Dinosaur Ridge

This case study focuses on sustainable tourism and the relationships between stakeholders at the Dinosaur Ridge National Historic Landmark in the state of Colorado in the United States. Background information about the site, sustainable tourism, and stakeholder theory is presented. Then, the dilemma of how to balance conservation and tourism is provided, along with complex issues, including those connected with environmental, socio-cultural, and economic aspects of sustainable tourism. The case emphasizes the multifaceted issues involved with how to develop and maintain sustainable tourism at the site.