scholarly journals Disaster Challenges in Tourism Industry and Local Communities in the Annapurna Conservation Area

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Balaram Raya
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Total Employment ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Snow Storm ◽  
Tourist Flow

Tourism is providing various opportunities to the stakeholders from local residents to national government in the country. Tourism sector has contributed 10.4 % of global GDP and 9.9 % of total employment in 2017 while 4.3 % GDP and 3.5 % of total employment of Nepal depended on tourism in 2014. Annapurna Circuit comprises most popular trekking route in the world with 22 feasible trekking sub-routes. The tourist flow has steadily increased from beginning to the recent time except for a few years in the insurgency period. The arrival of tourists in the Annapurna region has significantly decreased due to Snow Storm in 2014and Earthquake in 2015. These natural disasters have also severely damaged the infrastructures of tourism industry. As a result, tourism sector has been unable to continue job and create regular income regularly to the local people of ACA as well as high Mountain areas of Nepal in a consecutive years. It is necessary to cope with the problem by following resilience strategy to recover tourism in the future.

scholarly journals Persepsi Wisatawan Eropa Terhadap Paket Wisata Pedesaan (Rural Activity) Pada D’karang Homestay, Bali

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Evi Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

Rural tourism is one tour package that is highly desirable for foreign tourists, especially European tourists. Rural tourism has an important role and provides many benefits in the tourism sector for rural communities. When tourists travel to rural areas, they indirectly help local communities in developing rural areas and living standards. Furthermore, homestay is one of the criteria for a tourist village. Homestay is a product of the tourism industry where tourists can meet directly with local residents. Tourists who stay at the homestay and given an offer of rural tour packages, can be an opportunity for the community to attract tourists to stay longer by enjoying a variety of natural and cultural activities in the tourist village. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of European tourists on rural tour packages at D’Karang Homestay. The benefit of this research is to add references in tourism studies especially about the perceptions of European tourists on rural tourism packages. The research methods used were observation, interview, questionnaire and documentation. This research revealed European tourist perceptions of the rural tour packages offered by D’Karang Homestay but there are still shortcomings that need to be corrected.

scholarly journals Geography of Tourist Flows in the Republic of Mordovia

REGIONOLOGY ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 866-885
Author(s):  
Marina A. Zhulina ◽  
Vyacheslav M. Kitsis
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourist Flows ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
Tourist Flow

Introduction. The topic is of relevance due to the need to study tourist flows in terms of the geography of tourist trips in order to analyze and compare the directions of the flows. The problem is that the authorities responsible for tourism management in the region and tourism organizations do not always pay due attention to the geography of the tourist flow and to its optimization in terms of the interests of the region itself. At the same time, the identified trends can be taken into consideration in order to improve and increase the efficiency of the tourism industry in the region and when making managerial decisions in the tourism sector. Based on the results of the study conducted, the article characterizes the travel destinations of Mordovian tourists, reveals trends, and proposes measures to solve the identified problems. Materials and Methods. The materials on the development of tourism in the Republic of Mordovia published by the Territorial Body of the State Statistics Service in the Republic of Mordovia for the period from 2010 to 2019 were analyzed; data from the Digital Tourism service run by MegaFon mobile phone operator were also examined. The methods of mathematical statistics employed made it possible to calculate the changes in the relative and absolute indicators of the geography of the tourist flow in the republic over a ten-year period. To identify the geography of the regional tourist flow, the methods of analysis and generalization were used, which made it possible to identify the features of the internal and external tourist flows of people living in Mordovia. Results. An analysis of the dynamics and placement of inbound and outbound tourism has been carried out; the volume of the tourist flow has been considered; the features of the geography of the tourist flows have been considered; the problems that hinder the more effective development of tourism in the republic have been revealed. The measures aimed at improving the efficiency of tourism activities in the region have been proposed. Discussion and Conclusion. The study made it possible to identify the main trends in the geography of the tourist flows of residents of Mordovia, as well as the causes and features of the ongoing transformations. The results of the study can contribute to the elaboration of an effective program for the development of tourism in the republic, to the adoption of productive managerial decisions in the field of tourism in the region, and to optimization of the geography of the tourist flows.

Tourism Industry in China's Development Strategy. – Moscow, IMEMO, 2021. – 234 p.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Zaklyazminskaya
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Practical Recommendations ◽  
Tourist Flow ◽  
Comprehensive Study

The book presents a comprehensive study of the formation, development and crisis of the tourism industry in China. Particular attention is paid to the interdisciplinary analysis of tourism policy in its relationship with the geopolitics and geoeconomics of the country. The approaches, strategies and forecasts of sector recovery in the context of a pandemic have been studied. The economic consequences of COVID-19 in the tourism sector of China and in the main destinations of the Chinese tourist flow are examined in detail. Practical recommendations are given on the use of Chinese experience for the restoration of tourism in the Russian Federation. In 1950-1980 the Chinese authorities considered the tourism industry as an integral part of the country's foreign policy, in 1980-2020 its economic component came to the fore. In the medium to long term, China will seek to combine the benefits of both periods. In a post-crisis society, the country's tourism industry will not only bring economic benefits, but also contribute to the implementation of the political course.

Local Perceptions and Trends of Climate Change in the Sikkim Himalaya, North-East India

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Prachita Arora ◽  
Sheikh Nawaz Ali ◽  
P. Morthekai
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
Local Perceptions ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
North East ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The Himalayan high mountain areas are more vulnerable to climate change and the awareness of its impacts among the natives is very crucial as well as beneficial to stakeholders and policymakers. The impacts of climate change via food security, water availability, natural hazards, agriculture, and livelihoods have a direct relation or threat to the lives of high mountain communities, as these areas are experiencing the immediate and greatest impacts of climate change. Although the tourism industry has become the backbone of the economy in these areas, a significant increase in tourist footfall has also impacted the environment, livelihoods, culture and food habits. To understand the local perceptions of climate change, a binary question-based survey (interview) was conducted in six main subdivisions of North Sikkim, which is a biodiversity and tourism hotspot. The data revealed that irrespective of the locality (urban/rural) people are aware of climate change. Significant coherence in the responses among gender and age groups, and between remote and developed areas exist. The transhumant herder populations are also well aware of climate change (80%). Peoples’ perception about temperature change and the meteorological data are also consistent, however, a misperception is observed with the precipitation data. Decreasing snowfall patterns and increasing landslides in the higher altitudes are major concerns among the natives. The majority of people have denied any positive outcome of climate change and around 85% of the respondents are willing to participate at the community level in mitigation efforts to help curb climate change.

scholarly journals Geobibliography and Bibliometric Networks of Polar Tourism and Climate Change Research

Atmosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 498 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Demiroglu ◽  
C. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Future Research ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
Polar Regions ◽  
Intergovernmental Panel ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Systematic Identification

In late 2019, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their much-awaited Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC). High mountain areas, polar regions, low-lying islands and coastal areas, and ocean and marine ecosystems, were separately dealt by experts to reveal the impacts of climate change on these regions, as well as the responses of the natural and human systems inhabiting or related to these regions. The tourism sector was found, among the main systems, influenced by climate change in the oceanic and cryospheric environments. In this study, we deepen the understanding of tourism and climate interrelationships in the polar regions. In doing so, we step outside the climate resilience of polar tourism paradigm and systematically assess the literature in terms of its gaps relating to an extended framework where the impacts of tourism on climate through a combined and rebound effects lens are in question as well. Following a systematic identification and screening on two major bibliometric databases, a final selection of 93 studies, spanning the 2004–2019 period, are visualized in terms of their thematic and co-authorship networks and a study area based geobibliography, coupled with an emerging hot spots analysis, to help identify gaps for future research.

scholarly journals Ecotourism in Annapurna Conservation Area: Potential, Opportunities and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-73
Author(s):  
Bishow Poudel ◽  
Rajeev Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Ecological Tourism

Ecotourism as a component of the sustainable green economy is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry, because of its superiority compared to other types of tourism in terms of the responsibility towards people, nature and environment. In the long run, people can also be benefitted from ecotourism. This research explores the fundamental potential, challenges and opportunities of developing ecotourism in Ghorepani village of Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), the first and largest mountainous protected area in Nepal. Primary data were collected through preliminary field visit, questionnaire survey of households, key informant interviews, focus group discussion and direct field observation. The Ghorepani village of ACA attracts many tourists because of its beautiful natural landscape, biodiversity richness, snow-capped mountains, sunrise from Poon hills and different Rhododendron forests. Overall, the key finding of this article outlines the current status, potentials, strengths, weakness, opportunities and challenges in ecological tourism development. On that basis, Ghorepani village of ACA needs to be improved with multiple outreach activities, especially to resource-dependent households.

scholarly journals Through the eyes of Asa; the role of integrated conservation development programs in Ghandruk, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Ellison John Heil
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Marginalized Populations ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Marginal Groups ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area ◽  
Integrated Conservation ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is growing in popularity as Nepal’s largest protected area. The National Trust for Nature Conservation uses the sustained revenue generation from the tourism industry to implement Integrated Conservation Development Programs (ICDP). These programs focus on promoting participatory interaction with the local villages of the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) in an attempt to develop them into sovereign and self-sustaining communities. When ACAP was first established in Ghandruk to control the rapid rate of deforestation caused by increases in population and tourism, the development efforts and empowerment activities were targeted toward hotel owners. This served to marginalize the farmers and communities unrelated to the tourism industry. This study’s purpose is to examine the impact that the tourism industry has in promoting ‘people oriented’ conservation and the attitudes of Ghandruk’s marginalized populations towards ACAP’s ICDP developments, with a focus on conservation awareness. Information was gathered through semi-structured and unstructured interviews with ACAP officials, local management committee staff and marginalized populations of women and Dalits. This information was used to focus on understanding how ACAP has incorporated participation of marginal groups in Ghandruk into conservation programs. Ultimately the felling of trees for guesthouse construction resulting in the loss of natural habitat for apex predators, the absence of scientific research, and the disregard for the environmentally oriented marginal groups of Northwestern Ghandruk has placed an emphasis on tourism based development that overshadows the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Keywords: Development studies, natural resources and conservation, natural resources management policy.

scholarly journals Employment, Capital and Seasonality in Selected Mediterranean Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (s1) ◽  
pp. 43-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alka Obadić ◽  
Lorena Pehar
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Capital Investments ◽  
Total Employment ◽  
Upper Management ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Tourism Sector

Abstract The paper examines the influence of tourism industry on GDP, employment and capital investments in selected Mediterranean countries (Croatia, France, Greece, Italy and Spain). It points out important contribution which tourism has on economic activity and capital investment of selected economies and labour market. The analysis highlights the importance of tourism strength in generating employment. It synthesizes data on tourism employment and employment according to educational level. The results show that the quality of human capital is increasing but at the same time indicating gender discrimination in tourism labour market. Despite women being the majority of higher education degree holders in tourism, men hold upper-management and decision-making positions more often than women do. Lastly the paper indicates strong contribution of tourism sector in GDP and total employment in selected countries showing strong problem of seasonality.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Tourism and Socio-Economic Aspects of the Maasai in Ngorongoro Conservation, Tanzania

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Asantael Williams Melita
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Total Employment ◽  
Total Contribution ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

Tourism Industry by its nature in the World, it is the trait that cannot be separated from the social life of the communities as it is practised on their territorial lands that they depend for their socio-economic aspects. That strong relationship has caused rapid growth of tourism activities to developing countries and led to new national and international expectations for tourism as an agent of socio-economic development. The World GDP contributions from tourism by 2013 grew to 3.1% and contribute to 101 million jobs, and in Tanzania total contribution to GDP was 12.7% where by contributed 4.9% direct and total employment contribution were 11.2% and 3.8% direct of the total employment. In Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a population of about 87,851 residents from Maasai, Datoga and Hadzabe tourism contributed to 92% of the total economy of the area where by 8% was from other sources and 48% total community economy and 29.2% direct to people and 9.7% of total employment. The findings revealed that major relationship of the tourism and socio-economic based on economic activities contributions (livestock services), Social services (education, healthy, culture and life style), resources ownerships and infrastructure developments. The paper considered community survey of 120 local residents from 4 wards of the NCA, examines whether tourism has direct relationship to the Socio-economic aspects of the residents of the area and the levels of the contributions to their development. I found that regardless a claimed little contribution to their economy; many people appreciated the social and economic changes related to the tourism of the area.

scholarly journals Relationship between Social Carrying Capacity and Tourism Carrying Capacity: A Case of Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 9-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subash Joshi ◽  
Rajiv Dahal
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Social Carrying Capacity ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Annapurna Conservation Area Project ◽  
The Relationship

The paper aims to examine the relationship between social carrying capacity and tourism carrying capacity in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), Nepal (along the popular Annapurna Base Camp Trail). Carrying Capacity is a key indicator in assessing the sustainable tourism development at a given place. The study used Survey Research Design to obtain information from tourist and local residents. From the research, it was evident that the visitors were highly satisfied with the tourism activities, along with conservation and development activities at ACA. Similarly, local residents were satisfied with the development of tourism in ACA, yet they perceived crowding, and congestion, cultural degradation as some impending challenges in the near future. Social Carrying Capacity in the ACA has not exceed its threshold, even though this popular trekking destination has been witnessing robust growth in the number of tourist in the region post armed-conflict (1997-2007). Hypothesis test result indicate that the relationship between dependent variable [Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC)] and independent variable [Social Carrying Capacity (SCC)] has a positive correlation. Adequate and appropriate management intervention by the Nepal Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC)/Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) there has been well-planned and sustained tourism growth in the region.

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