The Multi-Stranded Facets of Responsible Tourism – a Holistic Inquiry of Model Initiatives in Africa Pertinent in the Indian Context
| Main Authors: | Ravish Mathew, Arnab Gantait |
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| Format: | info Proceeding |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3569796 |
Daftar Isi:
- The outcomes of tourism development are both a matter of profound inducement and deeper concern to not only the stakeholders but also to the general population owing to the intense impacts of far-reaching consequences it precipitates over a period of time in the destinations. The future of many a tourism destination is heavily dependent on highly responsible game changing practices that can reduce poverty, offset adverse ecological impacts, and enhance quality of living of local communities. In this backdrop, destinations across the globe have welcomed the widely acclaimed responsible tourism initiatives that have gained immense traction mainly due to the sustainable propositions. The approaches are well-laid out delineating the roles and responsibilities of each and every stakeholder involved, either directly or indirectly. Responsible tourism practices are part and parcel of the alternative forms of tourism. The tangible and intangible advantages propped-up by responsible tourism comprises among other novel ventures and experiences; knowledge sharing, increased urge for experimentation, social stability, peoples’ empowerment, cultural revival, and sustainable environmental management. This paper analyses the socio-economic and environmental responsibility perspectives vis-à-vis the model initiatives in vogue in Africa which can be adopted in some of the Indian destinations keeping in view the parity and similarities. Furthermore, the scope of this work encompasses the efficacy of such programmes mooted in Reserves, Parks, and other tourism centres in Africa as part of the responsible tourism agenda namely capacity building, water management, organic farming, renewable energy mechanisms, innovative design and planning, resource management, restoration and conservation efforts, scientific research, waste management, habitat protection, environmental education, and landscaping, that can add teeth to the efforts taken by the destination planners in India. The challenges that pose impediments in the path of idealistic tourism promotion like museumisation of culture are also dealt with in this work.