우리나라의 마리나 인증제도 도입을 위한 비교연구

Comparative Study on Adopting a Marina Rating System for Korea

The purpose of this study is to suggest a guideline in adopting marina rating system through an comparative study on current systems and cases in developed countries such as UK and Australia. Though marine tourism and participants in marine leisure activities are expected to grow, building marinas is still long way to go. So, it is recommended that associations and government to implement berthing facilities such as marina should prepare for future demand on marine leisure sports. Findings from this study suggest that adopting a rating system needs to take into consideration overall forecasting on the demand, number of potential visitors, target number of guests, the circumstantial condition and the importance of marina long before making structural plan of marina. Visitors and guests to a marina facility will be benefited from the recognized quality provided by the marina and select one's favorite facility through reviewing an activity plan for marine leisure and facilities. Therefore Marina Rating System in marine leisure sports have significantly positive influence on the customer’s satisfaction.