Themed editorial: What is the impact of luxury yachting on the well-being of consumers and relevant stakeholders?

Luxury yacht tourism has the potential to facilitate “meta-tourism”, where “Meta” refers to anything which goes “beyond the boundaries” or which exceeds expectations in terms of stakeholder experience. Despite frequent criticism, there is evidence that the luxury yachting industry is trying to become more sustainable, and this will benefit the well-being of all stakeholders involved in the ecosystem, including the well-being and happiness of staff working on luxury yachts. By linking these areas into a descriptive framework for luxury yachting research, we illustrate the interconnectedness of these four aspects which comprise the environment and context in which the industry operates.