The Coastal and Marine Tourism Management training course provides a structured, in-depth examination of developing, managing and sustaining tourism in coastal and marine environments. It builds the practical understanding required to balance tourism development with environmental protection and the wellbeing of local communities. These destinations have considerable ecological, economic and cultural value, but face growing pressure from climate impacts, tourism expansion and community expectations.
Over five days, participants explore the distinctive characteristics of coastal and marine tourism, including links between ecological sensitivity, visitor behaviour, destination planning and long-term sustainability. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful management approaches, while scenario-based discussions support the assessment of risks and opportunities in coastal and marine tourism settings. The course emphasises sustainable tourism planning and conservation-led decisions, showing how responsible growth can maintain biodiversity, preserve natural resources and provide community benefits. Through collaboration, marketing strategies and visitor management, participants gain practical techniques for designing, guiding and supporting environmentally responsible, commercially viable and socially inclusive tourism projects while effectively managing high-demand destinations.
This Coastal and Marine Tourism Management training course will highlight:
- Balancing tourism development with environmental protection and community wellbeing
- Understanding ecological sensitivity, visitor behaviour and destination planning
- Evaluating risks and opportunities in coastal and marine tourism settings
- Applying sustainable tourism planning and conservation-led decision-making
- Maintaining biodiversity, natural resources and benefits for local communities
- Managing high-demand destinations through collaboration, marketing strategies and visitor management