Challenges of Sustainable Development in Nautical Tourism on Small and Medium-sized Islands

Authors

  • Alen Jugović University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
  • Juraj Bukša Adriatic Croatia International Club, Rijeka, Croatia
  • Tomislav Bukša Jadrolinija, Rijeka, Croatia
  • Donald Schiozzi Port Authority Rovinj, Rovinj, Croatia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v14.n01.w06

Keywords:

Sustainable development, Nautical tourism, Small and medium-sized islands, Environmental standards, Local communities

Abstract

This paper examines the challenges of sustainable development in nautical tourism on small and medium-sized islands, focusing on environmental limitations and the need for balanced development. It highlights the importance of adapting regulations to local conditions and promoting responsible resource management. The establishment of stricter environmental standards and the inclusion of local communities in planning processes are proposed.

Published

2025-02-20

How to Cite

Jugović, A., Bukša, J., Bukša, T. and Schiozzi , D. (2025) “Challenges of Sustainable Development in Nautical Tourism on Small and Medium-sized Islands”, Transactions on Maritime Science. Split, Croatia, 14(1). doi: 10.7225/toms.v14.n01.w06.