Setting course for sustainability : evaluating resident‘s perspectives of cruise tourism in Ísafjörður, Iceland

• Main Author: Elizabeth Riendeau 1998-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn á Akureyri
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Meistaraprófsritgerðir; Háskólasetur Vestfjarða; Haf- og strandsvæðastjórnun; Skemmtiferðaskip; Umhverfisáhrif; University Centre of the Westfjords; Coastal and marine management; Cruise ship tourism; Environmental impacts; Industry sustainability; Haf; Ísafjörður; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/45855

The steep growth of cruise ship tourism worldwide has led to concerns about how destinations are able to cope with the increasing volume of tourists. Cruise tourism is associated with several social, and environmental impacts that can often call into question the industry’s sustainability. This stud...