Antarctic tourism represents the largest and fastest
growing commercial activity on the Antarctic
continent. Under consideration of its unprecedented
growth and diversification, the Antarctic tourism
sector is viewed with increasing scrutiny and
concern. This concern is expressed in discussions
surrounding the success and effectiveness of the
existing regulatory framework for Antarctic tourism
and asks what changes might be required to adequately
protect the Antarctic continent in the future.
Tourism development in the Antarctic may well prove
to be a first test of the stability and success of
the Antarctic Treaty System. In fact, in view of the
rapid development of Antarctic tourism, structural,
institutional and legislative changes are necessary
if Antarctic tourism regulation is to remain
successful.
growing commercial activity on the Antarctic
continent. Under consideration of its unprecedented
growth and diversification, the Antarctic tourism
sector is viewed with increasing scrutiny and
concern. This concern is expressed in discussions
surrounding the success and effectiveness of the
existing regulatory framework for Antarctic tourism
and asks what changes might be required to adequately
protect the Antarctic continent in the future.
Tourism development in the Antarctic may well prove
to be a first test of the stability and success of
the Antarctic Treaty System. In fact, in view of the
rapid development of Antarctic tourism, structural,
institutional and legislative changes are necessary
if Antarctic tourism regulation is to remain
successful.