Leveraging mobile applications for sustainable diving tourism: the role of m-learning, green marketing and environmental stewardship

Hakan Berat Demircan is a PhD candidate in Tourism Management at the Faculty of Tourism at Eastern Mediterranean University and a scuba diving instructor and captain. His research areas include sustainable development and recreation.

Ali Ozturen holds the title of Professor in Tourism Management at the Eastern Mediterranean University, where he also serves as the Vice-Rector for Promotion and Institutional Communication. His research focus spans diverse areas, including tourism and hospitality management, sustainable tourism management, service operations and technology management.

Laiba Ali (PhD) is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at IRC for Finance and Digital Economy, KFUPM Business School, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Her current research interests rely on accessible tourism, consumer behavior, service marketing and technology in hospitality and tourism.

Faizan Ali (PhD) is an Established Professor of Marketing in the J.E.Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway. His current research focuses on human-computer interaction in services and digital innovations for accessible services.

Foad Irani (PhD) is an instructor in International Final University. He has presented his research in academic journals, books and international tourism and hospitality management conferences. His research areas include consumer behavior, sustainable development and human resource management.