Framing the Future Agenda of Blue Tourism in Sustainable Coastal Tourism Destinations

Hanafiah, Mohd Hafiz

doi:10.20867/thm.28.2.6

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“…Maritime tourism stands as one of the tourism industry's most expansive and rapidly evolving sectors [21], wielding significant influence over economic advancement. However, activities such as cruising, sailing, and eco-tourism are acknowledged as pivotal endeavors fraught with environmental and social ramifications [2].…”

Section: Blue Tourism and Sustainabilitymentioning

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Environment and blue tourism: Moving towards sustainability—6th maritime tourism observatory for Skyros Island

Zapanti,

Theodoulou,

Antonopoulos

et al. 2024

Nat. Resour. Conserv. Res.

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Ports are some of the most significant entry points for Greek tourism investments and can be characterized as “development tools” for the country, both at the local and national level. The blue economy is a recent example of economic development, globally promoted as a way to achieve sustainability in maritime and coastal areas. Linaria Port has been accredited by the United Nations as a “The blue port with a shade of green,” constituting an environmentally sustainable community capable of promoting responsible environmental behavior both within the local community and among tourists. The port has been highly competitive in achieving high sustainability standards and mainly operates in ways that complement environmental quality. It has presented innovative, competitive, and sustainable solutions since 2010. This research aimed to collect primary and secondary data on tourist preferences to evaluate these services. Evaluation was conducted through anonymous questionnaires divided into two parts: the first part concerned the tourist profile, and the second part concerned tourists’ opinions on the services and facilities of the Port and the island. In the evaluation of the port, 91% of respondents rated the marina positively compared to other ports in the country, while 77% ranked the port of Skyros in a good position compared to other European or international ports. The overall quality of the tourist product was positively evaluated at 89%, while 90% of visitors were generally satisfied with the overall services offered. Moreover, 95% would return to Skyros within the next years.

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Section: Blue Tourism and Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Environment and blue tourism: Moving towards sustainability—6th maritime tourism observatory for Skyros Island

Zapanti,

Theodoulou,

Antonopoulos

et al. 2024

Nat. Resour. Conserv. Res.

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Enhancing Waste Management and Marine Ecosystem Protection for Tourism Sustainability on Buluh Island

Akmarul Putera,

Amalia Rofii,

Lawi

et al. 2024

BIO Web Conf.

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This study evaluates waste management strategies on Buluh Island to enhance marine ecosystem protection and ensure tourism sustainability. The research highlights a significant relationship between waste accumulation and the degradation of marine ecosystems, which threatens both the environment and the island’s tourism sector. Utilizing qualitative interviews, environmental assessments, and surveys with key stakeholders, the study identifies the pressing challenges of plastic waste and insufficient infrastructure. The findings recommend localized waste management interventions, community-driven initiatives, and circular economy practices that can mitigate environmental impact and support the island’s economic future. These insights provide a model for sustainable tourism in small coastal communities, integrating waste reduction with marine conservation efforts.

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Impacts of Participation in Scientific Activities on Marine Tourists’ Engagement and Individual Learning Outcomes

Lucrezi

2024

Tourism in Marine Environments

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Participation of marine tourists in scientific activities or Citizen Science can be considered a way to promote tourism that is educational, enriching and valuable to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals among other objectives set by the United Nations Ocean Decade. Whether tourists’ experiences result in positive outcomes, however, requires continuous investigation. This study assessed the short-term impacts of marine tourists’ participation in scientific activities, with a focus on experiential and reflective engagement and individual learning outcomes, and the potential influence of the former on the latter. A total of 111 tourists participated in a questionnaire survey following an experience of snorkelling/diving with a scientist to monitor the kelp forests of Cape Town during 2021-2022. The results of the survey showed positive impacts of the scientific experience on tourists. In particular, experiential and reflective engagement significantly positively influenced specific individual learning outcomes. These findings emphasise the importance of designing marine scientific tourism experiences that are engaging to improve learning and result in positive behavioural intentions to partake in similar activities in future while supporting more sustainable forms of tourism.

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Framing the Future Agenda of Blue Tourism in Sustainable Coastal Tourism Destinations

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Environment and blue tourism: Moving towards sustainability—6th maritime tourism observatory for Skyros Island

Environment and blue tourism: Moving towards sustainability—6th maritime tourism observatory for Skyros Island

Enhancing Waste Management and Marine Ecosystem Protection for Tourism Sustainability on Buluh Island

Impacts of Participation in Scientific Activities on Marine Tourists’ Engagement and Individual Learning Outcomes

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