Multiple criteria approach to selecting sites for ports of nautical tourism (original) (raw)

2014

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this scientific paper the authors explore the issue of selecting a site for a nautical tourism port using the methodology of multi-criteria analysis (MCA). Given the huge importance of tourism, in particular, nautical tourism in most maritime countries, including the Republic of Croatia and its coastal counties, any help in resolving that issue would be of immense significance. In Croatia, the existing distribution of nautical tourism ports (NTPs), their capacities and the quality of their services are not fully suited to the spatial features. Often these ports fail to blend with their environment and provide no effective protection to natural assets. The distribution of capacities does not match actual spatial potential, while the quality and level of facilities and services varies greatly and is generally inadequate. Hence, the aim of this paper is to identify criteria for the location and development of NTPs in coastal areas. The paper applies the multi-criteria approach to selecting a site for NTPs in Split-Dalmatia County (SDC). Potential micro locations (35) in that region have been studied and criteria and sub-criteria for selecting sites for NTPs, identified.

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