This World Bank report outlines the importance of data and tools in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), examines different aspects data and tools, general challenges and identifies how project managers, planners...

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a key element of these efforts, yet it rarely includes a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact that interventions will have on the ocean and...

Marine spatial planning (MSP) provides a needed comprehensive and integrated investment framework for the public and private sectors by dealing with upstream environmental and social issues and by giving certainty...

This peer-reviewed article presents the bioluminescent “Blue tears” of Pingtan Islands, Fujian Province of China, as a focal point to analyze the interactions of local government and tourists and the...

This report discusses the trends, opportunities, and challenges in using big data and digitalization in the tourism sector. It highlights how big data is being leveraged for COVID-19 recovery and...

This website provides training courses in airline, cruises, design and audiovisual, destinations, economics and finance, strategy, business and management, events, hotels and resorts, marketing, digital and social networks, parks and...

This toolkit, developed by Blue Ventures, provides practical guidance in setting up and maintaining Locally Managed Marine Areas.

This report expands the socioeconomic benefit analysis of coral reefs and defines the role of reef adjacent tourism activities in tourism visits and expenditure.

This UN expert group meeting report provides an assessment of sustainable tourism and shares recommendations to develop ecotourism potentials, including, among others, Small Island Developing States as well as other...

This UNEP report considers current issues in growing coastal tourism and highlights the potential of an integrated planning and management approach to support the public sector, private sector, and civil...