LOCAL PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MARINE DEBRIS MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS, THAILAND
Community-driven marine debris management is key to sustainable island tourism. This qualitative research aimed to explain perspectives on waste management for sustainable tourism, via two case studies of Andaman Islands. Data were collected by reviewing secondary data, in-depth interviews, and fo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura Universităţii din Oradea
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites |
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| Online Access: | https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-3-2024/gtg.55316-1288.pdf |
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| Summary: | Community-driven marine debris management is key to sustainable island tourism. This qualitative research aimed
to explain perspectives on waste management for sustainable tourism, via two case studies of Andaman Islands. Data were
collected by reviewing secondary data, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with nineteen key informants: 6
marine debris collectors, 6 community leaders, 5 entrepreneurs, and 2 government officers. Content and narrative analyses
were applied. Marine debris management comprised 2 main perspectives with 4 minor perspectives, valuable for policy and
long-term planning. Notably, understanding internal factors like beliefs and motivations towards sustainability is crucial for
effective waste management strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 2065-0817 2065-1198 |