Examining the Constraints on Yachting Tourism Development in China: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perceptions

Yunhao Yao, Ruoquan Zheng and Merle Parmak
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Yunhao Yao: College of Public Administration and Humanities, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China
Ruoquan Zheng: College of Public Administration and Humanities, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China
Merle Parmak: College of Public Administration and Humanities, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 23, 1-18

Abstract: Clarifying the current constraints facing the development of yachting tourism in China is key to ensuring the healthy development of this niche industry. This study uses grounded theory as a theoretical basis to conduct qualitative research and applies semi-structured interview techniques to examine stakeholders’ views on the constraints on the development of yachting tourism in China, from the perspectives of both yachting supply and demand. MAXQDA2020 qualitative analysis software was used to determine the main constraints. The study identified seven of these constraints, including policies and regulations, government behaviors, the social development environment, marketing, infrastructure, expertise and manpower, and culture. Based on these constraints, and the recommendations for improving yachting tourism proposed by the interviewed stakeholders, the study offers seven strategies for the further development of yachting tourism, which have practical significance for this development both in China and abroad.

Keywords: yachting tourism; constraints; stakeholders; grounded theory; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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