SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES: A PERCEPTION OF BACKWATER TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN SOUTH KERALA, INDIA

Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites

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Emilda K. JOSEPH¹  Bindi VARGHESE²  Tomy K. KALLARAKAL³  Jose K. ANTONY¹ 

[1] University of the People;School of Business and Management, CHRIST ,(Deemed to be University);School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST ,(Deemed to be University)

关键词: sustainable tourism development;    sustainable development;    backwater tourism;    houseboat tourism;    stakeholder perception;    economic sustainability;    social sustainability;    environmental sustainability;    sustainable tourism practices;   

DOI  :  10.30892/gtg.38430-764

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Editura Universitatii din Oradea / University of Oradea Publishing House

【 摘 要 】

The Tourism Industry in South Kerala focuses more on Houseboat Tourism and Backwater Tourism. The unique, natural features set this destination apart from nearby places, as backwater destinations are rich in numerous natural resources. The sustainable development of these resources will highly enhance the livelihood of the communities in the backwater regions. They will be able to attract tourists seeking unique backwater experiences. Therefore, this article intends to comprehend the stakeholders’ perceptions on Sustainable Tourism Development in the backwater destinations of South Kerala in India. A total of 277 respondents participated in the research and the study adopted a quantitative research design , while considering the influence of various factors on the Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability. The data gathered from the study illustrated that the perception of stakeholders about Sustainable Tourism Development varied across different groups. Hence, all the stakeholders in the Tourism Industry need to work together, as this coordination will help to strengthen future development plans, in order to minimize the negative impacts of tourism in the backwater destinations of South Kerala. The study has also identified key turning points that will help to reshape the Sustainable Development of backwater tourism destinations of South Kerala.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND