Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the
contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy …

Purpose Cruise tourism is a dynamic, growing segment of tourism that has long ceased to
represent a mere niche and is slowly but steadily entering the domain of mainstream …

This fourth edition of The Geography of Tourism and Recreation provides students with a
comprehensive introduction to the interrelationship between tourism, leisure and recreation …

A key issue for OECD countries is to understand how to strengthen the position of the
destination, how to be more effective in supporting a stronger, more inclusive and …

The cruise industry is a highly concentrated business in terms of players and markets.
Vessel deployment strategies and itinerary design by cruise operators are primordial and …

Increasing income levels and greater leisure time give people the opportunity to pursue new
types of tourism ventures. As one of the fastest growing areas in the leisure travel industry …

More frequent cruisers prefer attractive cruising destinations, excellent geographical
locations, diversified oriental cultures, local wildlife, rich tourism resource and exotic …

Cruise tourism is an important and growing source of visitors to destinations. To expand our
knowledge of this phenomenon, this study incorporates three new drivers into the analysis of …

Abstract To control SOx, NOx and particulate matter emission from ships, including cruise
ships, emission control areas (ECAs) have been defined by the International Maritime …

Cruise tourism is a fast-growing segment of the tourism industry that generates substantial
benefits to port cities. This study explores strategic aspects of cruise lines' itinerary planning …