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https://doi.org/10.37741/t.73.3.14
Luxury Yacht Tourism in Fragile Environments: Sustainability & Resilience Strategies for Indian Islands
A Sajeevan Rao
; United College of Education; Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alka Maheshwari
orcid.org/0000-0002-5204-1686
; Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India
Aruditya Jasrotia
orcid.org/0000-0002-8274-5609
; Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Yacht tourism is a form of leisure travel that involves renting or owning a yacht for vacation purposes. It is
a luxurious way to explore coastal regions, islands, and remote locations accessible primarily by water. This
study, from a resident’s perspective, aims to understand how sustainability and resilience strategies can be
framed for sustainable yacht tourism. A qualitative approach was adopted, wherein data were collected through
interviews in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The study aims to provide actionable recommendations for policymakers, tourism operators, and stakeholders to enhance sustainability and resilience in yacht
tourism, ensuring long-term benefits for both the local community and the environment.
Keywords
sustainability; yacht tourism; community resilience; tourism environment; tourism industry; islands
Hrčak ID:
333749
URI
Publication date:
15.7.2025.
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