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Empowering Voices: The Role of Local Communities in Mountain Tourism Development
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Author(s): Rajeev Semwal (Amity University, Greater Noida, India), Tirthajani Panda (Government Autonomous College, Rourkela, India)and Nandita Tripathi (Amity University, Greater Noida, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 16
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Balancing Mountain Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental Stability
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Marco Valeri (Niccolò Cusano University, Italy), Amrik Singh (Lovely Professional University, India), Pankaj Kumar Tyagi (Chandigarh University, India)and A.K. Haghi (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8764-1.ch012
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Abstract
Tourism affects mountain towns' economics, customs, and landscapes. The business impacts local inhabitants and environments through spiritual pilgrimages, adventure, and wellness tourism. This chapter discusses how local communities might benefit and influence mountain tourism expansion while addressing its issues. It discusses mountain tourism's history, current trends, and community involvement in sustainable tourism. For local community empowerment, the chapter promotes inclusive planning policies, training and support, and stakeholder collaborations. The Swiss Alps, Ladakh, and Bhutan show community-led initiatives' accomplishments and challenges, including socioeconomic disparity, environmental degradation, and cultural commodification. To promote mountain tourism, the chapter emphasizes equitable benefit-sharing, responsible tourism, and ongoing involvement between local communities, governments, and tourism operators. The conclusion recommends continued dialogue and community-driven efforts to preserve mountain regions' cultural and environmental qualities.
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