친환경적 해양 관광지 개발에 대한 국제적 비교 연구

International comparative study on the development of eco-friendly marine tourism attraction

This study compared the marine tourism development plan in Saemangeum area with two marine tourism development cases in France: Languedoc- Roussillon and Aquitaine area. Results of a field study and content analyses showed that marine tourism development plan in Saemangeum area should be a sustainable development rather than large-scale development. Results also suggested, the importance of cooperation between the central and local governments. The two cases of marine tourism development in France could be an good example of cooperation between the central and local government in eco-friendly marine tourism development. Third, marine tourism development plan in Saemangeum area should be implemented from the perspective of tourism attraction connection between marin and inland area. In conclusion, the Saemangeum area should be developed as a landmark marine tourism attraction which also have ecological tourism and local storytelling program.