Taking India towards responsible tourism – A need for sustainable tourism development

Volume: 07 | Issue: 01 | Year 2024 | Open Access
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology
Received Date: 01/19/2024
Acceptance Date: 03/14/2024
Published On: 2024-03-22
First Page: 43
Last Page: 47

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By: Dr. Hiren R. Raval

Abstract

Tourism is developing in India as well as at a global level. Number of tourists and its contribution towards income of the country has risen in past years. Tourism is making strong foot print in economic development. So, government of different countries have also framed tourism strategies accordingly. On the other hand, tourism destinations have also faced challenges in terms of environmental issues, natural disasters and pollution of different types in different countries. Obviously, tourism development needs efforts and government should think of development but at the same time environmental issues and pollution also need to be attended by government as well as travelers all over the world. Tourist destinations and heritage should be preserved and efforts and investments need for conservation. This paper tries to indicate issues and make suggestions for responsible tourism development.

Key words: Tourism development, infrastructural development, investments, environmental issues, climate change, responsible tourism, sustainable development

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