The 4th event of the Maritime Spatial Planning conference series will be dedicated to coastal and maritime tourism. It will take place on 27 November 2014 in Venice, Italy.

The conference will gather experts, industries and NGOs to discuss the coexistence of tourism and other maritime sectors in a context of increasing use of marine space.

The conference will focus especially on:
– Competition and coexistence between tourism and the other sectors;
– The specific spatial needs and challenges of the cruise industry (traffic separation schemes, scenic quality, port facilities, environmental impacts, etc.);
– The management of cumulative pressures of touristic activities in marine and coastal waters;
– The development of eco-tourism in Marine Protected Areas and the value of marine biodiversity;
– The benefits provided by MSP for the development of new touristic activities (e.g. underwater trails, surfing reserves) and the management of underwater cultural heritage.

More information is available HERE