Development Of Nautical Tourism Research Articles

Leisure boat tourism: residents’ attitudes towards nautical tourism development

PurposeThis paper aims to analyse how leisure boat tourism impacts are perceived by local communities in coastal areas. For this purpose, a review of the literature on nautical and leisure boat tourism, together with residents’ attitudes, is presented. On that basis, authors consider economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts, together with general development and future policies of nautical tourism, and cluster the coastal community according to their attitudes towards leisure boat tourism.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data are collected among residents of coastal municipalities in the north part of the Adriatic Sea. Within the theoretical framework of social representation, a cluster analysis is performed on 233 valid questionnaires, collected during winter 2013.FindingsInterviewed residents believe that leisure boating has a long tradition and has offered improvements to the municipalities as tourism destinations. They consider leisure boat tourism as a catalyst for tourism development and international tourists’ attraction. The cluster analysis reveals the existence of three homogeneous groups of residents labelled as supporters (51 per cent), cautious (29 per cent) and sceptics (20 per cent).Practical implicationsPractical implications are derived for destination managers and destination management organizations (DMOs) in addressing internal marketing and larger advertisement of the positive impacts leisure boat tourism has over the local community.Originality/valueThe paper enriches the discussion on residents’ perceptions on nautical tourism and specifically on leisure boat tourism in coastal areas. Limitations are linked to the exploratory nature of the research paper, the sample and the geographical connotation of the study area. Further research will enlarge the data collection to a wider number of coastal communities and integrate results with qualitative analysis.

The Use of Auxiliary Electric Motors in Boats and Sustainable Development of Nautical Tourism – Cost Analysis, the Advantages and Disadvantages of Applied Solutions

With the growing environmental awareness and popularization of the idea of sustainable development in various areas of the economy, it becomes popular to promote solutions beneficial for the environment. This trend can also be observed in the nautical tourism. Electric motors become increasingly popular sources of the main or auxiliary drive in yachts and other small vessels. Their advantages include emission-free operation and low noise level. The second feature is of particular importance for environmentally valuable waters and waters belonging to urban areas with major tourist attractions.The aim of this article is to compare selected traditional and electric motors and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.

Prilog istraživanju postojećeg stanja i tendencije razvitka nautičkog turizma u Republici Hrvatskoj

Nautical tourism has a very important role in the development of economic activities of a particular country and is considered an important factor for the development of tourism in general. This is a distinctive form of tourism, distinguishable from other forms of tourism by its many special features, in particular by the maritime domain management model. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of nautical tourism for the Croatian economy, which is reflected in the financial and other results this type of tourism has been accomplishing. In this paper, the authors analyzed the current state of nautical tourism in Croatia and pointed out the advantages and possible consequences of the construction of new marinas in Croatia. In order to determine the advantages and disadvantages of nautical tourism in Croatia in relation to the environment and the possibilities for further development, the Tomas Nautical Yachting 2012 research is presented. The contribution of this work is primarily reflected in the analysis of previous research works and in the adoption of possible measures for further development of nautical tourism in Croatia. The special aim of the paper is shown in the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis and in the presentation of outcomes using a SWOT matrix.

Promocija kao faktor ojačanja konkurentske pozicije nautičkog turizma Republike Hrvatske na turističkom tržištu

The Republic of Croatia is a European Union member, and as such it needs to undertake numerous activities with the goal of improving and promoting its total tourist offer, in order to stand at an equal level with leading destinations and to achieve a competitive advantage and position in the European and World’s Tourism flows. It needs to use all the possibilities of improving tourist offer with strict adherence to sustainable development postulates. Nautical Tourism is one of numerous selective forms of tourism in the Republic of Croatia which possesses big potential and deserved attention needs to be given to its development. The purpose of preparing this paper was to point to future prospects and advantages of the Nautical Tourism development within the tourist offer of the Republic of Croatia and to the importance of promotion activities there within. The goal of the paper was to present the actual state of tourism in the European Union as the world’s leading tourism region, to analyze the state and importance of the contribution the Nautical Tourism offer gives to the development of the Republic of Croatia tourist product, aimed at an equal inclusion in the EU tourism flows and to offer further developmental and promotional guidelines through the formation of an interest community denominated Adriatica Marine and the project named The Adriatic-Pearl of the Mediterranean.

ANALISIS KESESUAIAN PERAIRAN UNTUK WISATA SNORKELING DAN DIVING DI PULAU PISANG BAGIAN UTARA KECAMATAN PESISIR UTARA LAMPUNG BARAT

Pisang Island is one of the islands located in the Coastal West Lampung regency precisely in West Lampung. Expected with the development of Pisang Island as a tourist destination it will beable to increase revenue and the welfare of society in western Lampung. Utilization of coastal and marine resources in West Lampung could be the development of nautical tourism in the region in this regard Pisang Island. One form of nautical tourism is snorkeling and diving activities. However, in the tourist development efforts in Pisang Island have held identification and approach problems first. The most fundamental and the purpose of this studyis to conducta study on the suitability of water level in Pisang Island, especially for snorkeling and diving tourism activities. Research carried out by field observations (collecting primary data and secondary data) for 2 months in July 2011 to August 2011 in the northern part of the Pisang Island, which is divided into thirteen point sampling locations. Primary data collection consisted of coral cover data retrieval and type of life formusing LIT, count the number off is husing visual census of fish and measure the brightness levels use these cchidisk. The method used for the analysis of the research is descriptive method of analysis with the help of Travel Suitability Index which produces the suitability andvalue of the carrying capacity of tourist areas. Based on the results obtained from the calculation of travel suitability index for snorkeling and diving touris snorkeling tours there instations 1, 2, 3, and 5 are located at a depth of 3 meters. And for diving there instations 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are located at a depth of 5 meter still 10 meters.

Sustainable development model for nautical tourism ports

Nautical tourism ports make an open, dynamic and complex system which has been rapidly evolving; this is the reason why the development of this system requires continual monitoring and research. The existing models and development plans concerning nautical tourism ports donot provide for a systematic qualitative and quantitative development of nautical tourism, thus contributing to economical inefficiency likely to cause even ecological imbalance. The more so if nautical ports are regarded as business subjects by whom the concept of sustainable development is declaratively acceptable. For this reason, this paper presents in a systematic and clear way the results of the research based on an overall analysis and evaluation of nautical tourism ports’ position and development plans. On the basis of the results obtained, the paper presents a model of sustainable development of nautical tourism ports whereby the authors propose to redefine the approach to planning the development of nautical tourism and particularly to creating the offer and to understanding the relationship between economic development and environmental protection.

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE YACHTING IN CROATIAN TRADITIONAL ISLAND PORTS

The littoral area of the Adriatic countries has a unique attractiveness of the coast and the islands and is the basis for the development of nautical tourism. Despite the present development results, nautical tourism of the Croatian part of the Adriatic has not reached the quality level in line with available resources. On long-term basis, unplanned and unorganised development could, in many elements, become a serious threat to the preservation of the quality and complete economic valorisation. The authors have, therefore, studied physical, technical and technological and ecological preconditions of the development of nautical tourism, especially in the Croatian islands. A model of sustainable development and competitiveness of Adriatic nautical ports has been defined, which assumes integrated planning with special emphasis to preservation of environmental properties of the Adriatic and of the nature system. Such model requires modern technical and technological solutions that contribute to the preservation of coastal and marine environment and to the use of adequate equipment in waste management. The authors propose a model based on the principles of sustainable development which defines the development activities in improving nautical services and increasing the safety of boaters and their vessels in the Croatian Adriatic. The implementation of the model will improve socio-economic situation on the islands and the whole littoral. The development model can be applied to other nautical countries as well, especially in the Mediterranean, because of similar geographic conditions and physical possibilities.

'Controlled and managed adventure': Croatian approach to the development of nautical tourism in Croatia?

Ecological preservation of intact nature, of mystical and genuine Mediterranean cultural environment is the most crucial requirement for the development of nautics, but also for upgrading present capacities and complementary activities in the Adriatic. At the same time, preservation of natural beauties, intact bays, but also development of sufficient amenities in marinas for overnight stay, services and entertainment, requires such development strategy that will balance and show consideration for all these aspects. That could be called a 'discretely controlled and managed adventure' that will always have the price it has deserved. One has to bear in mind, though, that boaters primarily come in order to be at sea, that a marina is a necessary element of navigation, and that boaters want to spend the major part of their time aboard, in the sphere of 'adventure'. The leading part in implementing this decision lies with government bodies that have to be able to adapt the boaters' desire for high services to local specific aspects. Nautics has to be administered, but administrative and expert entities have not proved to be the best solution. It may be assumed that the development one of the institutions into a body permanently responsible for monitoring, analyses and expert proposals could be a solution that would find place in the current vacant space between performers (mostly private companies) and administration (few and inadequately qualified). Also, strict standards have to be determined and controlling system established, so that attractiveness is kept, while sustainable and controlled development of the littoral and islands is enabled. .

NORMATIVE CONDITIONS- LOGISTICS FACTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS FOR NAUTICAL TOURISM

This paper presents systematically and concisely legal regulationsimportant for nautical tourism and the operation ofnautical ports. The authors have examined the cu'ent legalsystem and considered and determined its implementation androle in the development of nautical tourism. The developmentof nautical tourism requires complex legal regulation becausepublic and private interests, international conventions and nationalregulations and numerous elements of navigation safetyare interlinked at different levels. The developed Medite'aneancountries like Spain, France and Italy have very old regulationsand efficient systems for enforcing and upgrading them. Thesystem of enforcing the laws, testing them and decreasing therisks and difficulties which may arise from inadequate formulationsis often more important than the law itself The less developedcountries, like Croatia and Greece, have not acceptedthe problem, and therefore create a certain degree of legal insecurityand inefficiency of the enforced laws. The paper has definedand analysed the existing problems and indicated the possiblesolutions. The development of a logistics system of normativeconditions relating to nautical tourism and nautical tourismports has been defined and a logistics model of strategic decision-making presented.

DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF NAUTICAL TOURISM IN THE PRIMORSKO−GORANSKA COUNTY

The development of nautical tourism in the Primorsko-Goranska County is based on the region’s attractive natural resources (the indentedness of its coastline and islands, its favourable climate and fairly well-preserved natural environment), its developed infrastructure systems (with all their advantages and weaknesses), its vicinity to major markets, and as well as on the personal safety of boaters and the safety of navigation. Major weaknesses are reflected in the lack of tourist facilities and in the low level of the structure and quality of the offering of nautical tourism ports in comparison to boater expectations. Redressing these weaknesses will help future development converge with the desired goals. Based on an analysis of nautical tourism development, it is essential to set the guidelines of future development, taking into account the protection and conservation of natural resources and the application of the concept of sustainable development.

STRATEŠKO PROMIŠLJANJE RAZVOJA NAUTIČKOG TURIZMA U HRVATSKOJ

Croatia possesses a comparative advantage based on its natural resources, ranking it high on the list of countries of nautical tourism. There is, however, an array of limiting factors that need to be eliminated if nautical tourism is to evolve on sound bases consistent with sustainable development. Future development cannot be based solely on Croatia's advantages reflected in its scenic spots, attractive landscapes and preserved environment. In 2005, new measures were introduced in nautical tourism to abolish black chartering; high standards of environmental protection of the Adriatic, implemented; and navigational safety, enhanced. Following these activities, the basic objective has become the need to define the strategic determinants for the future development of nautical tourism. Quantitative data point to a rapidly growing number of boaters, who expect to be received and accommodated in keeping with the trends on the service market of nautical tourism. Service quality in Croatian marinas is considerably below the quality levels of rival countries. Marinas in Croatia are in need of restructuring and repositioning, entailing continuous investment. Strategic thinking is needed in identifying the opportunities and lines of development of nautical tourism, in addressing the issue of the sustainable capacity, structure and distribution of berths along the Adriatic’s Croatian coastline as part of the strategic determination of Croatia’s tourism development, as well as in providing a comprehensive vision of current and future development.

Contemporary Problems of Nautical Tourism Development in Croatia

The paper deals with the problems that have arisen due tothe rapid development of nautical tourism on the Croatiancoast. The fact is that Croatia, unlike other Mediten·aneantourist countries still does not control nautical tourism developmentin the sense of spatial planning and implementation ofspecific laws. There are other problems that are generated bythe growing number of tourists in Croatian marinas and unevengeographic distribution of ports.

Development Of Nautical Tourism In Cyprus

Cyprus, a well established tourist destination, is seeking to sustain a competitive edge relative to other popular destinations by promoting a policy for the upgrading and diversification in the range of attractions available to visitors. In this sense, Marinas and related nautical tourism infrastructure appeal to the requirements of a qualitative improvement of the tourism product. Based on market research, a detailed master plan for the development and successful operation of Marinas and yacht harbours for tourism purposes was proposed. The master plan took into account all existing infrastructure, including commercial and fishing shelters and proposed a comprehensive development plan to cover the whole Cyprus coastline, taking into account urban and regional development plans as well as environmental aspects. According to the results of the market research on the existing situation and the future demand in berthing spaces along the whole coastline of the island, some 4,800 berths for yachts will be needed by the year 2013. In order to satisfy this demand, the creation of eight medium and large scale Marinas is proposed. For this series of recommended projects, priorities have been set, based on their feasibility, their degree of contribution towards the development of nautical tourism and on the market considerations. The strategy of development of nautical tourism facilities in Cyprus has been approved by the Minister's Council of Cyprus in March 1994. Transactions on the Built Environment vol 8, © 1995 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509