Developing A Model of Tourism in India : Fostering Economic Growth while Conserving Culture and Environment / Swati Shah, [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shah, Swati, author.

Kumar, Ashok, active 2025, author.

Bhatt, Krishana Devendra, author.

Bhatt, Gulshan, author.

Series:

SAGE Business cases.

SAGE Business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tourism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2025.

Summary:

Dr. Swati Shah, a Tourism professor at Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, explored sustainable rural tourism initiatives in the state amidst a surge in tourist visits in recent years. Intrigued by the potential of community-based models, she encountered the "Himalayan Ark" model developed in the village of Sarmoli. This model proposed a holistic approach to rural tourism development, emphasizing local participation, cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and economic growth. As Dr. Shah delved into her research on tourism in Uttarakhand's mountain village towns, she sought to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of the Himalayan Ark model. The central dilemma she faced was whether this model, characterized by its emphasis on community involvement, could effectively conserve both culture and environment while fostering sustainable economic growth. Key concepts explored in the case include the role of local participation in tourism development, the integration of cultural preservation and environmental conservation, and the potential for community-based initiatives to drive economic prosperity while maintaining the integrity of the destination. Through her investigation, Dr. Shah aimed to shed light on the potential of the Himalayan Ark model to address the complex challenges facing rural tourism in Uttarakhand.

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ISBN:

9781071978016

1071978012

OCLC:

1483993662