Cited by Strategic Insights for Sustainable Tourism Development in Kashmir Valley: SWOT and QSPM Analysis

Community-driven ecotourism in the trans Himalayan region: A sustainable model for cultural and environmental preservation DOI

Mehraj Din Wani, Zubair Ahmad Dada, Waseem Ahmad Bhat

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Community Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Himalayan destinations, rich in natural and cultural wealth, are increasingly vulnerable to ecological degradation due unregulated tourism growth. This research examines community-driven ecotourism (CDE) as a model reconcile economic imperatives with environmental stewardship Ladakh, region facing rapid expansion fragility. Using qualitative case study approach, the draws on semi-structured interviews 22 stakeholders, including community leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, hospitality managers. Thematic analysis reveals interplay between local engagement, preservation, resilience. Key findings introduce strategic framework that supports sustainability while aligning Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8, 12, 15. Community-managed homestays, wildlife tours, heritage conservation emerge key mechanisms for fostering livelihoods preserving heritage. However, challenges such infrastructure deficits, capacity gaps, insufficient policy coherence limit broader impact of these initiatives. underscores importance participation shaping resilient practices offers recommendations bridge practice. The positions Ladakh sustainable Himalayas, emphasizing symbiosis identity integrity.

Language: Английский

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Balancing Growth and Preservation DOI

Mehraj Din Wani, Sajad Ahmad Ganai, Sameena Wani

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Advances in hospitality, tourism and the services industry (AHTSI) book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Overtourism is a global challenge that disrupts the balance between tourism growth and sustainable preservation of destinations' environmental, cultural, socio-economic assets. This chapter introduces strategic framework to address mitigate adverse impacts overtourism in Kashmir Valley through holistic approach involving planning, stakeholder collaboration, adaptive management. It provides actionable recommendations for balancing with environmental socio-cultural preservation, aiming foster development improve quality life local residents. The research contributes by presenting an evidence-based strategy negative effects promote regenerative practices enhance region's ability sustain its natural cultural findings offer roadmap policymakers, operators, communities manage long-term ecological sustainability collaboratively.

Language: Английский

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Site suitability evaluation for nature-based tourism using gis and ahp: a case study of Kashmir Valley, India DOI

Peer Jeelani,

Farzana Ahad,

Shamim Ahmad Shah

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Applied Geomatics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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What factors influence consumers’ intention and food waste reduction perceptions in Indian restaurants? DOI

Mehraj Din Wani, Zubair Ahmad Dada,

Shamim Ahmad Shah

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British Food Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

Purpose Food waste persists as a critical subject within global academic debates, with consumption identified the primary stage of loss across both affluent and developing nations. Anchored in adapted theory planned behavior, this study examines multifaceted determinants shaping consumer tendencies to reduce food while also exploring nuanced roles religious adherence culinary preferences influencing intentions perceptions toward reduction. By dissecting these dynamics, research endeavors unravel complex interplay psychological, cultural contextual factors, thereby enriching theoretical discourse presenting actionable insights for systemic change. Design/methodology/approach Data from 476 participants were acquired through an online survey rigorously interrogate proposed model. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) ensured construct validity, structural equation modeling (SEM), utilizing SPSS AMOS, disentangled intricate interdependencies among latent constructs hypothesized framework. Findings The reveals that attitudes (β = 0.37) serve most salient predictor their intention curb waste, subjective norms 0.23) demonstrating comparatively modest effect. Concerning perceptual influences, environmental concern 0.24) significantly shapes consumers’ reduction, taste 0.15) exhibits weakest influence guiding such perceptions. Originality/value This presents groundbreaking into tackling at stage, particularly restaurant settings. strategically targeting underlying drivers well-crafted awareness programs, it lays foundation transformative changes behaviors, advancing sustainability reducing footprints.

Language: Английский

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A micro-level study of the economic losses of traffic congestion delays in Srinagar city of Kashmir valley DOI