Governance As A Key Factor For Sustainable Cruise Tourism

Abstract

The alignment between cruise tourism practices and sustainability principles remains a continuously debated issue in academic discourse, as it is often perceived as merely offering luxury while generating negative environmental and social impacts. This study aims to examine the urgency of sustainability in the cruise tourism industry through the perspective of destination governance. The method employed is a literature study by reviewing various relevant scientific sources related to cruise tourism and sustainable governance. The findings indicate that the sustainability of cruise tourism activities is strongly influenced by the capacity of destination governance to regulate tourist flows, distribute economic benefits, and control environmental impacts. This study concludes that sustainable governance is required, demanding a proactive, collaborative, and adaptive approach, supported by a clear regulatory framework and balanced coordination mechanisms, in order for cruise tourism to develop responsibly and equitably in the long term.