Meaningful Tourism
Strategies and Future Development
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In an era marked by increasing global travel, the need for responsible and sustainable tourism practices has never been more pressing. Exploration of the vital connections between tourism, local communities, and the environment will decide the future success of the industry.
Meaningful Tourism: Strategies and Future Development aims to heighten awareness about the crucial role travellers play in shaping the destinations they visit. By illuminating the far-reaching impact of individual actions, the authors outline how responsible choices now can ensure a positive legacy for generations to come. From selecting eco-friendly accommodation and engaging in sustainable activities, to championing local businesses and minimising the ecological footprint of travel, this comprehensive resource equips travellers with the tools to embrace a transformative journey.
Drawing from real-world examples of successful meaningful tourism initiatives, Meaningful Tourism showcases the remarkable positive outcomes that responsible travel can bring. Witness how communities thrive, cultures flourish, and environments rejuvenate when travellers embrace their role as stewards of the places they explore.
Chapter 1. Taste Odyssey: Discovering Odisha's Gastronomic Marvels and Tourism Potential; Vipin Singh, Amrik Singh, and Jyoti Prakash
- Chapter 2. Awareness of Hotel Businesses within the Scope of Responsible Tourism: Vignette Technique Application; Ebru Kemer and Pankaj Kumar Tyagi
- Chapter 3. Usage of Augmented Reality and Gamification Elements to Enhance Engagement and Learning Experiences in Heritage Tourism Sites: Case Studies and Insights; Neerupa Chauhan and A. Karthikeyan
- Chapter 4. Unveiling Unique Aspects of Meaningful Tourism in India: A Case Study of Dhordo; Rekha Maitra and Dharna Shukla
- Chapter 5. Cultural Tourism Beyond Staged Authenticity: Experiencing Everyday Village Life in Sri Lanka; M.K. Amila Indika
- Chapter 6. The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Tourism and Hospitality: A Case Study of Livingstone / Victoria Falls, Zambia; Rubina Moniz Vieira and Vipin Nadda
- Chapter 7. Sustainable Wildlife Tourism: Government Guidelines and Lodge Contributions in Zambia; Kira Thomsen, Bincy Baburaj Kaluvilla, and Farah Zahidi
- Chapter 8. Creating Meaningful Tourism Experiences with Digital Storytelling; Aditya Ranjan and Priya Chaturvedi
- Chapter 9. Cultivating Wellness: Synergy of Emerging Technologies in Spiritual and Wellness Tourism; Anand Patil, M.S. Prathibha Raj, R. Gowri Shankar, and Lakshmi R. B
- Chapter 10. Empowering Communities and Preserving Heritage: Case studies on Socially Responsible Travel Through Fair Trade Tourism; Neerupa Chauhan
- Chapter 11. Exploring the Transformative Potential of Spice Tourism in Nepal: Unveiling the Path to Meaningful Tourism; Bivek Datta
- Chapter 12. Culinary Experiences and Food Tourism in Bangladesh; Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder and Sanjeev Kumar
- Chapter 13. Circular Economy in Tourism: Unlocking Sustainable Development Opportunities in the UAE; Anushka Lydia Issac
- Chapter 14. Embracing Sustainability: A Study on Tourist’s Behavioural Perspective Towards Sustainable Tourism; Sweety Jamgade, Joseph Allen Fernando, and Pranab J Patar
- Chapter 15. Cultural Intelligence as an Important Skillset for Boosting Tourism; Aaliya Ashraf and Nancy Sahni
- Chapter 16. Accentuating Responsible Travel in an Ecotourism Destination: Perspective and Challenges from the Stakeholders; Supina Supina and Amrik Singh
- Chapter 17. The Effect of Local People’s Environmental Attitudes and Ecological Awareness on Environmentally Friendly Tourism Behaviors within the Scope of Sustainable Tourism: A Research in Cappadocia Region; Ebru Kemer, Mehmet Tekeli, Ezgi Kırıcı Tekeli, and Senem Etyemez
Pankaj Kumar Tyagi is an accomplished academician, researcher, and consultant, presently working as a Professor (Tourism and Management) at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, teaching, training, and consultancy, with expertise in the travel process and disruptive technologies.
Vipin Nadda is currently serving as Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager (Tourism and Hospitality) with the University of Sunderland in London. With more than twenty years of experience in academics and Industry, Dr Nadda has published seven books and presented papers in various international seminars and global conferences.
Ajit Kumar Singh is currently serving as a Professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. With more than fifteen years of experience in academics, Dr. Singh possesses expertise in the tourism and hospitality industry.