A Model for Coastal Tourism: The Coast is All in One's Mind

Authors: Smeenge, Martijn; Offringa, Ben

Source: Tourism in Marine Environments, Volume 7, Numbers 3-4, 2011 , pp. 203-211(9)

Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation

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Abstract:

Globally, coastal areas can be seen as the most popular tourist-recreational destinations. Consequently, these destinations generate major visitor flows. Furthermore, they are interpreted differently by every visitor, for example depending on lifestyles and age. These two problems, or maybe chances, are the central focus in this article. More specifically, this conceptual paper examines what the typical coastal experience consists of and in which ways the producers of the tourist-recreational coastal product can anticipate this. After explaining the principles of visitor management, as defined by Ennen, a theoretical framework is presented that tries to capture the total coastal experience. Then, two existing coastal areas are projected onto this framework. Finally, some conclusions are drawn.

Keywords: COASTAL TOURISM; VISITORS; (RE)INTERPRETATION

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/154427311X13195453162930

Publication date: 2011-09-01

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Tourism in Marine Environments is an interdisciplinary journal dealing with a variety of management issues in marine settings. It is a scientific journal that draws upon the expertise of academics and practitioners from various disciplines related to the marine environment, including tourism, marine science, geography, social sciences, psychology, environmental studies, economics, marketing, and many more.