Exploring the nexus of tourism development, community perceptions, and sustainability in protected areas
Bulletin of Natural Sciences Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
00, С. 16 - 16
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Sustainable
tourism
integrates
economic,
social,
and
environmental
aspects
of
sustainability.
This
study
investigates
the
local
community's
perceptions
development
impacts
factors
influencing
support
for
sustainable
destination
sustainability
within
Stara
Planina
Nature
Park.
Using
a
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
approach,
using
multiple
hypothesized
relationships
across
key
dimensions,
including
environmental,
infrastructural
are
examined.
The
findings
highlight
importance
socio-cultural
in
fostering
support,
while
also
recognizing
negative
impact
concerns.
Socio-cultural
significantly
positively
influenced
initiatives,
highlighting
role
cultural
exchange,
tradition
preservation,
community
identity
garnering
support.
These
align
with
previous
studies,
emphasizing
perceived
benefits
backing
development.
Effective
STD
management
requires
active
involvement
stakeholders
to
ensure
alignment
values
goals.
Policymakers
should
focus
on
enhancing
benefits,
addressing
challenges,
effectively
communicating
economic
advantages.
Limitations
include
its
cross-sectional
design,
suggesting
need
longitudinal
research
better
understand
evolving
impa
ct
tourism.
Язык: Английский
Assessment of tourism development services in peri-urban villages using the VIKOR model and spatial statistics algorithms in GIS for mapping spatial interactions
SN Social Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(12)
Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024
Язык: Английский
Enhancing Spatial Quality Through Community-Based Tourism
Advances in hospitality, tourism and the services industry (AHTSI) book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 129 - 178
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
This
study
focuses
on
the
declining
spatial
quality
and
limited
community
engagement
in
Mahabalipuram,
a
heritage
town
celebrated
for
its
rich
cultural
architectural
significance.
Degraded
public
spaces,
inadequate
infrastructure,
minimal
involvement
tourism
are
identified
as
pressing
challenges
that
compromise
historical
sites
sustainability
appeal
to
visitors.
Through
mixed-method
approach—encompassing
field
observations,
interviews,
surveys—the
research
examines
key
parameters,
including
continuity,
comfort,
scale,
diversity,
esthetics,
alongside
participation
factors
like
socio-economic
impacts.
The
analysis
highlights
deficits
pedestrian
accessibility,
amenities,
diminishing
visitor
experience.
To
address
these
challenges,
proposes
strategies
developing
environmental
responsibility,
promoting
community-driven
initiatives,
increasing
access,
continuity
safeguarding
line
with
Sustainable
Development
Goals
10
11.
Язык: Английский