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Analyzing Socio-Economic Impact of Adventure Tourism in the Mountain State: Sikkim, India
Abstract
This study focuses on adventure-based tourism development in popular chapter station of Sikkim that affects tourist movement and socio-economic life of the local communities. This chapter begins with the meaning and importance of adventure tourism and its impact on the tourism business, local societies, and environment of the tourism destination of Sikkim. Qualitative interviews were conducted with tourists, tourism operators and local communities. Findings of this study reveal that regulation of protected areas, legislation, and government programs play an important part in the development of sustainable adventure-based tourism in the study area. Nature education, development of business concepts, and safety of the tourists are the important points of findings. The role of the government and local communities are also highlighted here. These findings are used to suggest implications for policymakers and practitioners.
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