A Comparison of Residents' Perceptions in Two Cruise Ports in the Mediterranean Sea. (2nd October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brida, Juan Gabriel; Chiappa, Giacomo Del; Meleddu, Marta; Pulina, Manuela
• Is Part Of: International journal of tourism research. Volume 16:Number 2(2014:Mar./Apr.)
• Page Start: 180
• Page End: 190
• Publication Date: 2012-10-02
• Subjects: Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1002/jtr.1915
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-2340

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p>This paper examines residents' perceptions of a wide set of externalities exerted by the development of cruise tourism. The research involved data collection in two ports located in the two largest Mediterranean islands, Sicily and Sardinia, during the summer peak of the cruise season 2011. These two cruise destinations are especially interesting as they are characterized by a distinct life cycle. The empirical findings show that the two groups of residents have statistically equal perceptions on cruise activity in their destination. A correspondence analysis shows that residents have an overall positive attitude on the development of cruise tourism with respect to social, cultural and economic impacts. Nevertheless, they also feel that cruise activity has a negative impact, especially on the environment. Heterogeneity in occupation is explicitly taken into account. These findings provide directions for local policy‐makers. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>