2021
DOI: 10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-121
|View full text |Cite
|
Sign up to set email alerts
|

Dugong Based Tourism Development at the Red Sea: Case of Marsa Abu Dabab

Abstract: Nature-based tourism signifies an imperative revenue stream in many countries and is a vital tool for preserving their environmental resources. This paper aims at evaluating the possibilities of Dugong based tourism development in Marsa Abu Dabab besides offering the strategies for its sustainable development. To this end, a questionnaire was designed to achieve the study objectives and was distributed to the stakeholders. Quantitative data were analysed using the statistical package SPSS, while qualitative da… Show more

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...
1

Citation Types

0
1
0

Year Published

2023
2023
2023
2023

Publication Types

Select...
1

Relationship

0
1

Authors

Journals

citations
Cited by 1 publication
(1 citation statement)
references
References 0 publications
0
1
0
Order By: Relevance
“…Our findings reveal an interesting, albeit embryonic, demand for ecotourism experiences with a specific analysis of divers' profiles; in particular, we highlight an increasing number of domestic visitors interested in diving activities. Therefore, there is a clear need to identify tools for sustainable management and preservation of coastal and marine biodiversity (Hayes et al, 2017;Ayad, 2021). This study highlights the need to maintain the attractiveness of the marine ecosystem as a starting point for sustainable development, not only of the diving sector but also of the entire tourist destination.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Our findings reveal an interesting, albeit embryonic, demand for ecotourism experiences with a specific analysis of divers' profiles; in particular, we highlight an increasing number of domestic visitors interested in diving activities. Therefore, there is a clear need to identify tools for sustainable management and preservation of coastal and marine biodiversity (Hayes et al, 2017;Ayad, 2021). This study highlights the need to maintain the attractiveness of the marine ecosystem as a starting point for sustainable development, not only of the diving sector but also of the entire tourist destination.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%