Reception Operations in Ports of Nautical Tourism

Nautical tourism as the dominant selective form of tourism is gaining on share in international tourism. Despite the importance of nautical tourism in tourism development and lengthening the tourist season, a theoretical gap in tourism literature was identified, especially in business operation. The purpose of this paper is to foster theoretical knowledge of reception operations in ports of nautical tourism. Research goals were achieved by conducting a personal interview survey. Specifics of reception operation in ports of nautical tourism were identified in the field of accommodation facilities, reservation procedure, arrival, stay and departure procedure. This paper provides understanding of reception operations in ports of nautical tourism and fills an identified gap in the nautical tourism literature. Research findings are an important contribution to nautical tourism theory and practice.