Marine Tourism: Development, Impacts and Management - Routledge Advances in Tourism by Mark Orams Details
Marine tourism examines both successful and unsuccessful tourism in coastal and marine environments. The author provides an overview of the history, development and growth of marine tourism and describes the…
Marine tourism examines both successful and unsuccessful tourism in coastal and marine environments. The author provides an overview of the history, development and growth of marine tourism and describes the characteristics of "sea tourists" and "sellers" of these tourism activities.
The book includes case studies for specific types of tourism including: * cruise shipbuilding, * whale watching, dolphins, * yachting - America's Cup, * personal watercraft and other water sports * museums and marine festivals. In places including Brighton, the United Kingdom, Florida Keys, Hawaii, the Caribbean islands in the United States, New Zealand and Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
The last section addresses the impacts of tourism on marine ecosystems and coastal communities and explores management practices aimed at reducing negative impacts and maximizing the benefits of marine tourism.
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