Cruise Tourism Development: A Literature Review on Status, Port Effects, and Word-of-Mouth Value

Cruise tourism has emerged as a significant player in the global tourism industry, with numerous ports and destinations catering to the needs of cruise ships and their passengers. As a result, there has been a significant amount of research conducted on the development status of the cruise industry, the effects of port development on local communities, and the long-term value of word-of-mouth in promoting cruise destinations.

This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in these areas, highlighting key findings and identifying gaps in the existing literature. By synthesizing the latest research, this review will contribute towards a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the cruise industry and its stakeholders, and provide insights for future research and policy development.

The review will be accompanied by a reference list, which will provide a comprehensive list of sources consulted in the review process. Some of the key references that will be included in the review are:

1. Dowling, R. K., & Weeden, C. (2017). Cruise tourism: A review of the ships, ports, and destinations. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 33, 119-128.

2. Hall, C. M., & Gossling, S. (2016). Tourism and water: Interactions, impacts and challenges. Channel View Publications.

3. Liu, C. H., & Chen, S. H. (2019). The impact of cruise tourism on local economies: A case study of Taiwan. Journal of Travel Research, 58(6), 1001-1016.

4. Song, H., & Li, G. (2018). The impact of cruise tourism development on local communities: A case study of Qingdao, China. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 8, 73-82.

5. Wang, D., Li, X., & Li, Y. (2019). The impact of word-of-mouth on cruise tourism destination loyalty: A study of Chinese tourists. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 11, 1-10.

These references and others will be used to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in cruise development status, port effects, and the long-term value of word-of-mouth in promoting cruise destinations.