Integrating sustainable tourism development in coastal and. The concentration in tourism and coastal community development requires 2124 hours of major coursework and equips students with the knowledge and skills to help coastal communities progress, while maintaining sound ecological and environmental practices. Tourism in coastal areas brings along both positive and negative effects on the environment as a result of activities exerted upon such areas by proponents and tourists. Landuseland cover evaluation for sustainable coastal tourism development of varkala, kerala brilliant r. Turkey has over 8300 kilometers of coastline and the early tourism planning. Sustainable coastal tourism handbook for the philippines carsten m.
Pollution of ground and coastal waters must be prevented, and. Urbanization and the development of tourism explain the importance of coastal development in the coastline of greece, while at the same time the coasts have increased cultural and financial value. Sea grant works with coastal communities across the country to promote the safe and sustainable use of ocean, coastal and great lakes resources. The main aim of writing this thesis is to assess the socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria as regard to the coastal area of lagos state with a view of integrating more development in the area. Kenyas tourism product lines that is, supply and their source markets that is, demand function in a crosssectoral context, which leads to crosscutting public and private sector issues. Guidelines for coastal tourism development will serve as a vital tool for guiding sustainable tourism development. Introduction this chapter discusses two terms that are important to the study. There is also a general perception among the public, media and government that coastal tourism is an area of the tourism industry in decline. Ten principles for coastal development urban land institute. Sustainable coastal tourism handbook for the philippines.
While tourism development results in the modification of coastal environments, it can also flourish where such environments are left unmodified as the pristine. The manifold influences of tourism on coastal areas are analysed from three different angles. An examination of the economic impact to coastal households. Let us make our coastal tourism industry sustainable and ensure the protection of our coastal environment. The magnitude and economic importance of coastal tourism 2. Maps of main east african coastal tourism development 73. The case for slow tourism dennis conway and benjamin f. Tour operators initiative for sustainable tourism development. The dynamics of a coastal tourism development vii key findings the research suggested that the coral coast region was seen to typify the best of western australia in terms of its unique beauty, its isolation, and fragile ecosystem and identified the ningaloo reef as the jewel in the crown for western australian tourism. Salmon odunga permanent secretary ministry of natural resources and tourism. Two coastal communities in australia harold richins and gayle mayes. The study specifically addressed the following objectives. Every year, thousands of people flock to the warm, sunny beaches of coastal areas.
Coastal development an overview sciencedirect topics. Coastal tourism development cognizant communication. Pdf coastal and marine tourism developmentcase study. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview and guidance for implementing better land use policies and practices along the coast to break the cycle of destructive trends and prevent the. The guidelines for lowimpact tourism development presents alternatives for a new genre of tourism development. Development of marine and coastal tourism based on blue economy. Scope and structure of the report this report summarizes trends in coastal tourism development in eastern africa kenya, tanzania, and mozambique, analyzing the key macroeconomic factors and forces underpinning regional tourism trends. Tourism in coastal areas is one of the fastest growing types of the world tourism industry, but whether it destroys more than it protects will depend upon how it is put into practice. Coastal tourism as motor for community development. Overdevelopment for tourism has the same problems as other coastal developments, but often has a greater impact as the tourist developments are located at or near fragile marine ecosystems. Shows how tourism can address their vulnerability updates a wide range of evidence on tourism performance. Coastal tourism, environment, and sustainable local.
While coastal tourism takes place in coastal areas that include beach based tours and recreational activities, such as swimming and sunbathing, coastal walks. Promote strategies on waste prevention, management and marine litter to support sustainable coastal and maritime tourism. A recent report by sheffield hallam university on employment in coastal tourism challenges this view. Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in the world. Coastal tourism development management sea therapy of. In creating ten principles for coastal development, uli brought together a group of experts for three days to share ideas and inspirations. Full text pdf rebranding alternative tourism in the caribbean. The impacts of coastal tourism on the wild coast community.
Coastal tourism and beach sustainability an assessment of. Coastal tourism fact sheet pdf mobile apps and websites. During tourism development the supply and demand concept will force the cost of basic products and services. The noaa office for coastal management partnered with the eastern research group to create an inventory of national and select statelevel data on social and economic impacts of recreation and tourism, as well as associated environmental information on the impacts on natural resources. The basic fundamentals to successful coastal tourism are healthy coastal habitats, clean water and a safe, secure, and enjoyable environment. University studies bs, tourism and coastal community. Tourism destination development, coastal tourism development, tourism destination. Being potentially flexible to cover a wider geographical area than integrated coastal management, msp can therefore include all spaces vital for coastal and marine tourism development. Kenya needs, meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing. Tourism is rapidly growing phenomenon that now, it. These include tourismrelated development accommodation, restaurants and food services, attractions, and second homes, and the infrastructure supporting coastal and marine tourism development e. Coastal tourism, environment, and sustainable local development. Consequently, such areas are not able to attract tourists and necessary investment.
Mssd mediterranean strategy for sustainable development. This paper deals with historical development of turkish tourism between 1922 2005. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The growing demand for new destinations, for new experiences, for different realities and cultures, the need for contact with authentic heritage, and the will to participate in the cocreation of experiences are marking the development of tourism for.
The assessment and recommendations have been written with special attention to promoting the use. Tourism has played a major role in kenyas development despite economic jolts from timetotime by. Global trends in coastal tourism international tourism. Firmansyah rahim director general for tourism destination development ministry of tourism and creative economy apec som sce dialogue on mainstreaming ocean related issues jakarta, february 4th, 20 a.
The nctas coastal tourism 2015, began to challenge that view, building on the earlier report by sheffield hallam university on employment in coastal tourism. Iran, along the persian gulf islands and its adjacent provinces with significant elements of natural and human phenomena that can evaluate, analyze and classify these phenomena, as well as taking advantages of new international structures such as. Pdf about 30% of the worlds tourism is on the coast or within the coastal zone and in addition the economy of that area depends on the coastal. Tourism in marine and coastal areas is a complex phenomenon.
Challenges for tourism development and management on australias great barrier reef coast gianna moscardo. Johns college, anchal, 2school of environmental sciences, mahatma gandhi university, kottayam. Coastal tourism management model toward developing. Tourism in coastal areas brings along both positive and negative effects on the environment as.
Towards a sustainable coastal tourism development in ghana. Sri lanka tourism development authority, 80, galle road, colombo 3, sri lanka. In many areas, massive new tourist developments have been built including airports, marinas, resorts, and golf courses. Coastal tourism, like the wider tourism industry, is an extremely disjointed industry. Encourage the diversification and integration of coastal and inland attractors, including through. The role of coastal tourism in turkish tourism development. Coastal tourism is an extremely disjointed industry, until recently there has been little. The extraordinary beauty, cultural wealth and great diversity of eus coastal areas have made them the preferred destination for many holidaymakers in europe and abroad, making coastal and maritime tourism an important tourism sector. South africaslong coast and pristine coastal environment presents opportunities for further marine and coastal tourism development with a view to boost local economic development to. Kuta beach in the southern coastal region of central lombok regency, west nusa tenggara province, has been established by the government through the authority of the indonesia tourism development corporation management agency itdc as a tourism development center under the. It also analyzes coastal and marine tourism in several key regions identified by wwf as being of the highest priority because of the diversity of life they. The role of coastal tourism in turkish tourism development a historical perspective by turgut var abstract.
The thesis findings contribute to the development of knowledge with regard to how the objectives of sustainable development in tourism can be met. Influences on tourism development decision making in local government areas. Environmental impact assessment guidelines for coastal. Pdf development of marine and coastal tourism based on. Flores coastal resource management project of the department of environment and natural resources supported by the united states agency for international development in collaboration with the department of tourism cebu city, philippines 2002.
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