Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Tourism Development in Kuakata, Bangladesh: From the Perception of Tourists

Coastal and Maritime tourism is considered one of the most appealing types worldwide. Likewise, Bangladesh as a maritime nation has got the attention of marine tourists from home and abroad. Kuakata is familiar with Coastal and Maritime tourism in Bangladesh. From this research, it is found that kuakata is enriched with historical and cultural importance. But still, this place is not fully developed for tourism as expected. Thus, this study identifies several rich maritime tourism resources in Kuakata and on-site basic tourism facilities to meet tourists' demands. The study also suggests some development approaches for Kuakata to make it a prominent Coastal and Maritime tourism spot in Bangladesh. With the help of this research tourism stakeholders in Kuakata will be able to develop a standard and integrated maritime tourism-based infrastructure for sustainable maritime tourism operations. Keywords: Coastal and Maritime tourism, Maritime tourism resources, Tourism facilities, Development approaches, Kuakata, Bangladesh. DOI : 10.7176/EJBM/16-9-13 Publication date : November 30th 2024