Evaluating Coastal Tourism Potential and Environmental Constraints Using Geospatial Decision-Making Techniques: Evidence from Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Coastal tourism plays a significant role in Sri Lanka’s economy; however, rapid, unplanned tourism development threatens fragile coastal ecosystems. This study evaluates coastal tourism suitability and environmental vulnerability in the Trincomalee District using a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) inte...