Resident perceptions of spaceport destination development
(2026) In Journal of Sustainable Tourism- Abstract
Spaceports are a new and often controversial feature of the tourism landscape. This study examines how sustainable development and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors impact residents’ quality-of-life (QoL) and support for new spaceport development in South Korea through an integrated theoretical framework combining bottom-up spillover effect theory and process theory. Using a mixed-methods approach combining structural equation modelling, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, and multi-group analysis, with a survey of 444 residents of Sacheon and Jinju cities, South Gyeongsang Province, the location of the Korean National Aerospace Industrial Complex including the Korea AeroSpace Administration’s (KASA)... (More)
Spaceports are a new and often controversial feature of the tourism landscape. This study examines how sustainable development and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors impact residents’ quality-of-life (QoL) and support for new spaceport development in South Korea through an integrated theoretical framework combining bottom-up spillover effect theory and process theory. Using a mixed-methods approach combining structural equation modelling, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, and multi-group analysis, with a survey of 444 residents of Sacheon and Jinju cities, South Gyeongsang Province, the location of the Korean National Aerospace Industrial Complex including the Korea AeroSpace Administration’s (KASA) headquarters, a satellite innovation center, a space environment testing facility, and many space related companies. The research finds that efficient allocation, social engagement, and governance practices significantly impact support for spaceport development, which in turn influences QoL. High-support residents prioritized governance aspects, while low-support residents emphasized the social aspects of spaceport development. The findings provide strategic insights for destinations seeking to develop spaceports, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches that address different community priorities and stakeholder concerns.
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- author
- Kim, Myung Ja ; Han, Sinhee ; Jo, Yunkyoung ; Cho, Hyo Dan ; Chung, Namho and Hall, C. Michael LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2026
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- epub
- subject
- keywords
- bottom-up spillover effect theory, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), process theory, quality-of-life, spaceport development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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- Journal of Sustainable Tourism
- publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- external identifiers
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- scopus:105040518866
- ISSN
- 0966-9582
- DOI
- 10.1080/09669582.2026.2678478
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 59fdbccc-f0d6-448b-b403-f4340239d5c6
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- 2026-09-25 12:31:03
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abstract = {{<p>Spaceports are a new and often controversial feature of the tourism landscape. This study examines how sustainable development and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors impact residents’ quality-of-life (QoL) and support for new spaceport development in South Korea through an integrated theoretical framework combining bottom-up spillover effect theory and process theory. Using a mixed-methods approach combining structural equation modelling, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, and multi-group analysis, with a survey of 444 residents of Sacheon and Jinju cities, South Gyeongsang Province, the location of the Korean National Aerospace Industrial Complex including the Korea AeroSpace Administration’s (KASA) headquarters, a satellite innovation center, a space environment testing facility, and many space related companies. The research finds that efficient allocation, social engagement, and governance practices significantly impact support for spaceport development, which in turn influences QoL. High-support residents prioritized governance aspects, while low-support residents emphasized the social aspects of spaceport development. The findings provide strategic insights for destinations seeking to develop spaceports, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches that address different community priorities and stakeholder concerns.</p>}},
author = {{Kim, Myung Ja and Han, Sinhee and Jo, Yunkyoung and Cho, Hyo Dan and Chung, Namho and Hall, C. Michael}},
issn = {{0966-9582}},
keywords = {{bottom-up spillover effect theory; Environmental Social and Governance (ESG); process theory; quality-of-life; spaceport development; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)}},
language = {{eng}},
publisher = {{Taylor & Francis}},
series = {{Journal of Sustainable Tourism}},
title = {{Resident perceptions of spaceport destination development}},
url = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2026.2678478}},
doi = {{10.1080/09669582.2026.2678478}},
year = {{2026}},
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