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Users’ perceptions and satisfaction as indicators for sustainable beach management

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  • Kristina Bršèiæ

    (Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreè, Croatia)

  • Tina Šugar

    (Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreè, Croatia)

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to analyse the importance of users’ perceptions and satisfaction as an indicator for future investment and management of beaches in a sustainable way. In the paper, the case study of Karpinjan beach (Novigrad) is presented. Design/Methodology/Approach – For the research, a questionnaire for beach users was developed. The field research was carried out in 2017 among beach users (tourists, visitors and residents) before the investment and again in 2018 after the investment and implementation of the Green Beach Model, within the framework of the MITOMED+ project. In 2017, 23 different elements/aspects were evaluated, and in 2018 several additional elements were added for evaluation regarding content and conditions of the beach. 245 surveys were collected on Karpinjan beach in 2017, and in 2018 additional 302. In total, 547 beach users were interviewed on Karpinjan beach. Findings – The beach users were most satisfied with the beach comfort, beautiful scenery and beach cleanliness in both years. The usefulness of specific elements, as future indicators for sustainable beach management, is discussed in the paper. Originality of the research – The developed survey and findings can help future beach managers and local destinations as a tool for sustainable destination management.

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  • Kristina Bršèiæ & Tina Šugar, 2020. "Users’ perceptions and satisfaction as indicators for sustainable beach management," Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, vol. 26(1), pages 33-48, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:tho:journl:v:26:y:2020:n:1:p:33-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.26.1.3
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    1. Fidel Martínez-Roget & Emilia Vázquez Rozas & Eddy A. Castillo-Montesdeoca, 2020. "How Visitors’ Perceived Destination Ethics Impacts their Behavioural Intentions," Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, vol. 26(2), pages 291-310, December.
    2. Valentina Marchi & Antonio Raschi & Francesca Martelli, 2020. "Evaluating Perception of Sustainability Initiatives Invested in the Coastal Area of Versilia, Italy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(1), pages 1-12, December.

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    Keywords

    Beach management; beach users; Karpinjan beach; Novigrad; tourist perceptions and satisfaction;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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