Understanding The Community Participation Based Tourism; - An Approach To Sustainable Tourism.

  • Dr. Pijush Kanti Tripathi
Keywords: Community participation, inclusive, sustainable tourism, local empowerment, cultural preservation

Abstract

The present study is completely a theoretical research work, based on author’s observation and experiences. Community-based tourism has now emerged as an alternative to being able to promoting sustainable tourism by directly engaging local communities in tourism development.  Community Participation-Based Tourism (CPBT) provides community welfare and community empowerment towards sustainable tourism. This article aims to explore CPBT as a framework for achieving economic, environmental, and socio-cultural sustainability through inclusive, community-driven tourism initiatives. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the problem involved in community-based tourism development; examine strategies that can be done to be sustainable. This research employs a qualitative approach. The basic methodology of this study is secondary data obtained from literature studies, scientific articles, then compiled, analyzed, and concluded. The literature review forms the foundation of the analysis. The research focuses on understanding the interactions between tourism, community participation, and sustainability, offering insights into best practices and strategies for supporting CPBT. The study concludes that CPBT offers a promising pathway to achieving tourism that is sustainable, equitable, and locally driven.

Author Biography

Dr. Pijush Kanti Tripathi

Associate Professor of Geography Haldia Government College, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal

 

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Published
2024-10-11
How to Cite
Dr. Pijush Kanti Tripathi. (2024). Understanding The Community Participation Based Tourism; - An Approach To Sustainable Tourism. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 2378-2381. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1194
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