Diversification of Antarctic tourism: the case of a scuba diving expedition
ABSTRACT Tourism in Antarctica has grown substantially over recent decades and has diversified into different activities and modes of transport. This paper presents a first attempt to explore the implications of this diversification trend for Antarctic tourist experiences, wildlife and onsite manage...
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crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0032247411000246 2024-10-20T14:04:45+00:00 Diversification of Antarctic tourism: the case of a scuba diving expedition Lamers, Machiel Gelter, Hans 2011 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247411000246 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247411000246 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms Polar Record volume 48, issue 3, page 280-290 ISSN 0032-2474 1475-3057 journal-article 2011 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0032247411000246 2024-09-25T04:03:17Z ABSTRACT Tourism in Antarctica has grown substantially over recent decades and has diversified into different activities and modes of transport. This paper presents a first attempt to explore the implications of this diversification trend for Antarctic tourist experiences, wildlife and onsite management. Evidence from a passenger survey, participatory observations and expert interviews using video elicitation has been collected during, and in the context of, a diving expedition cruise. The data suggests that significant differences can be detected in the way divers and non-divers experience aspects of the trip, most notably regarding guides. The results also indicate that diverse activities generate a broader variance in attitudes and behaviours, which may have repercussions for wildlife, site use and onsite management. Given the diversification trend it is timely and necessary to revisit and consistently enforce site guidelines and visitor guidelines with an eye on multi-activity trips. In addition, further studies on the implications of this trend are needed by means of case studies, surveys looking at a wider range of tourist trips, and monitoring programmes assessing wildlife behaviour and impacts. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Polar Record Cambridge University Press Antarctic Polar Record 48 3 280 290 |
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ABSTRACT Tourism in Antarctica has grown substantially over recent decades and has diversified into different activities and modes of transport. This paper presents a first attempt to explore the implications of this diversification trend for Antarctic tourist experiences, wildlife and onsite management. Evidence from a passenger survey, participatory observations and expert interviews using video elicitation has been collected during, and in the context of, a diving expedition cruise. The data suggests that significant differences can be detected in the way divers and non-divers experience aspects of the trip, most notably regarding guides. The results also indicate that diverse activities generate a broader variance in attitudes and behaviours, which may have repercussions for wildlife, site use and onsite management. Given the diversification trend it is timely and necessary to revisit and consistently enforce site guidelines and visitor guidelines with an eye on multi-activity trips. In addition, further studies on the implications of this trend are needed by means of case studies, surveys looking at a wider range of tourist trips, and monitoring programmes assessing wildlife behaviour and impacts. |
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Diversification of Antarctic tourism: the case of a scuba diving expedition |
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Diversification of Antarctic tourism: the case of a scuba diving expedition |
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