Establishing A Basis For Decision Support Modelling Of Future Zero Emissions Sea Based Tourism Mobility In The Geiranger Fjord Area

Destinations for cruise tourism have to manage both opportunities and challenges of hosting cruise ships. Governing bodies in Norway are proposing new environmental regulations to abate environmental impacts, but some stakeholders worry that stringent regulations will cause less value generation for local business. The purpose of this paper is to establish a basis for decision support modelling on future zero emission sea-based tourism mobility for the Geiranger fjord area. The tourism mobility system is mapped through a systems engineering lens. The analysis systematizes the tourism mobility system, prior studies on air pollution and emissions, existing- and upcoming regulations. The study concludes by proposing an objectives hierarchy and measure of effectiveness for use in future works.