Ecotourism as a Tool for Sustainable Development in Morni Hills (Haryana), India

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-116
Author(s):  
Lakhvinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Physical Resources ◽  
To Come

Ecotourism is an emerging approach to attain sustainable development. The Morn Hills region of Haryana in India is emerging as a famous ecotourism destination, as it is endowed with rich and varied vegetation, flora and fauna, and forest area. The chapter empirically investigates the local community attitude towards ecotourism as a mean for sustainable development. The chapter used 200 data responses conveniently collected from respondents through a survey form and used suitable statistical tools to analyse the result. The study indicates huge prospects of ecotourism in the area and variation in the attitude of the local community towards the role of ecotourism in sustainable development. A highly positive attitude of locals as ecotourism brings sustainable and overall development in the area in the form of enhanced economic benefits, enrichment of socio-cultural values, increased concerns, and preservation of environmental and physical resources. The chapter concludes different stakeholders to come up with appropriate strategies for sustainable development of the area.

Under-tourism regions and destinations: what are their opportunities to succeed?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lienite Litavniece ◽  
Inese Silicka ◽  
Zanete Garanti ◽  
Galina Berjozkina ◽  
Stathis Kolongou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Rural Destinations

PurposeThe paper aims to identify the success factors that guide the sustainable development of rural tourism destinations in Cyprus.Design/methodology/approachFor the purpose of this study, two rural villages in the Larnaca and Limassol districts of Cyprus were selected as a sample. Interviews, field visits, interactions with practitioners, the local community and leaders in these villages then followed. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the factors guiding the sustainable development of these villages.FindingsNine success factors were identified: finding the theme and engaging with it, allowing locals to guide the development, training and education, economic benefits, developing new products and services, community involvement, the role of younger people, strong leadership and island-wide efforts to rebrand Cyprus as a destination. These factors seem to be critical to the success of sustainable rural destinations and to rebranding Cyprus as a destination that offers authentic experiences.Originality/valueThe nine success factors identified by studying two villages in Cyprus can guide other rural destinations in finding their path to sustainable development through themes and authentic experiences.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN GEOPRODUK GEOPARK TAMBORA UNTUK PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT LOKAL BERBASIS INTERPRETASI GEOLOGI

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Alpiana Alpiana ◽  
Diah Rahmawati ◽  
Joni Safaat Adiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Geological Interpretation ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
National Geoparks ◽  
The Village

ABSTRAKGeopark atau taman Bumi merupakan sebuah kawasan yang di dalamnya memiliki keunikan geologi (outstanding geology), yaitu nilai arkeologi, ekologi dan budaya, dengan mengikut sertakan masyarakat setempat untuk berperan dalam melindungi dan meningkatkan fungsi warisan alam. Geopark Tambora merupakan salah satu Geopark Nasional diantara 9 (sembilan) Geopark nasional lainnya. Kawasan Geopark Tambora berada di Provinsi NTB. Geopark Tambora yang berada di Pulau Sumbawa melingkupi Kabupaten Bima dan Kabupaten Dompu, meliputi Kecamatan Pekat, Kempo, Tambora, Sanggar dan sebagian wilayah Kecamatan Manggalewa. Dalam rangka melakukan upaya konservasi warisan geologi dan sekaligus memperoleh manfaat yang berkelanjutan dari Geopark Tambora diperlukan suatu perencanaan dan pemberdayaan kepada masyarakat. Pemberdayaan masyarakat lokal merupakan hal yang sangat perlu dilakukan, karena partisipasi masyarakat sangatlah penting. Geopark bertujuan untuk memberikan manfaat untuk peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat disekitarnya. Kegiatan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat dilakukan di kawasan Geopark Tambora yaitu di Desa Kempo, Kecamatan Kempo Kabupaten Dompu. Metode pelaksanaan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat dengan tahapan : Melakukan pelatihan dalam pembuatannya kepada kelompok wanita di Desa Kempo, Melakukan pemberian nama sesuai dengan interpretasi geologi terhadap geokuliner yang dihasilkan dan Pelatihan pengemasan geokuliner dan bentuk promosi yang bisa dipasarkan melalui Geopark Corner. Kesimpulan dalam kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini yaitu pengembangan geoproduk berbasis masyarakat lokal dengan interpretasi geologi yaitu : Kegiatan pelatihan mendapatkan dukungan dari peserta pelatihan di Desa Kempo, Hasil pelatihan akan menjadi produk di Geopark Corner Geopark Tambora, dan Dengan adanya geokuliner diharapkan peran perempuan Desa Kempo akan mendapatkan keuntungan ekonomi. Kata kunci: geopark; pemberdayaan; masyarakat; geokuliner. ABSTRACTGeopark or park of the Earth is an area in which it has a unique geology, namely archeological, ecological and cultural values, by involving local people to play a role in protecting and enhancing the function of natural heritage. Tambora Geopark is one of the National Geopark among 9 (nine) other national Geoparks. Tambora Geopark region is in the NTB Province. Tambora Geopark located on Sumbawa Island covers Bima and Dompu Regencies, including Pekat, Kempo, Tambora, Sanggar Districts and parts of the Manggalewa District. In order to make efforts to conserve geological heritage and at the same time obtain sustainable benefits from Tambora Geopark, planning and empowerment of the community is needed. Empowerment of local communities is a very necessary thing to do, because community participation is very important. Geopark aims to provide benefits for improving the welfare of the surrounding community. Community Service Activities are carried out in the Tambora Geopark area, namely in the Village of Kempo, Kempo District, Dompu Regency. Community service implementation method with stages: Conduct training in making it to a group of women in Kempo Village, Give a name in accordance with the geological interpretation of the resulting geoculiner and geoculiner packaging training and promotional forms that can be marketed through Geopark Corner. The conclusion in this community service activity is the development of local community-based geoproducts with geological interpretation, namely: Training activities get support from training participants in Kempo Village, the results of the training will be a product at the Geopark Tambora Geopark, and with the presence of a geokuliner the role of women in Kempo Village will be get economic benefits. Keywords: geopark; empowerment; public; geoculiner.

AD EXEMPLUM SUSTAINABLE ACCOMMODATION PRACTICES ON THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katina Popova ◽  
◽  
Miroslava Malcheva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Black Sea ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Poverty Eradication ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Black Sea Coast ◽  
Sea Coast

Tourism in Bulgaria is a cross cutting sector of particular importance for unemployment and poverty eradication. As a source of foreign exchange earnings and direct investments it ensures viable medium and long-term economic benefits for both the destination and the local community. In recent years, the sustainable development of tourism on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is seriously threatened, mainly due to the consequences of mass sea tourism, the short-sighted use of available resources and the territorial concentration of accommodation facilities. The aim of the present study is to establish the achievements of the hospitality business on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in terms of sustainability and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

The role of farm-to-table activities in agritourism towards sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa ◽  
Wei Lee Chin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Agriculture ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
Agriculture Industry ◽  
Food Activism

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the role of farm-to-table (FTT) activities in agritourism towards sustainable development based on three agritourism farms in Brunei. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on qualitative data using semi-structured interviews with 23 participants involved in the management of the farms. In-depth interviews are considered the most appropriate approach to gain the unexplored perspectives of the agriculture community at the three agritourism farms. Findings The study found that FTT activities imparted in agritourism contribute towards sustainable development economically, socially and environmentally. FTT leads to the establishment of small medium and micro enterprises, which, in turn, creates employment for the local people. It also plays a part in preserving the ethno-culinary heritage of indigenous food, promoting food localism and sustainable agriculture. These findings suggest that FTT activities play an important role in revitalizing the local community. The outcome of this empirical research may enable planners to better formulate regional policy based on a balanced approach taking into account the three dimensions of sustainability towards agritourism development. From a theoretical standpoint, this study adds value to the literature by identifying the contributions of FTT activities towards sustainable development emphasising on the consumption of local ethnic food and food localism. Originality/value The contributions of agritourism for local farms has not been extensively discussed especially in Brunei’s local agriculture industry. This study will provide evidence that FTT activities contribute towards a moderate form of food activism; one that re-forges the disrupted linkages between people, nature and cultural heritage.

The Role of Stakeholders in Post Conflict Peacebuilding in Swat, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qasim Ali Shah ◽  
Bahadar Nawab ◽  
Tahir Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
The Government

Peacebuilding is a continuous process to transform conflicts into development opportunities for and by the stakeholders. This article explores the role of stakeholders in post-conflict peacebuilding in Swat. Applying Constructivist paradigm and Discourse Analysis, 80 semi-structured interviews were conducted by incorporating local community, civil society and the government. Study finds out that cultural, political, social and economic tiers of peacebuilding measures in Swat hardly achieved its purpose. The lack of institutional coordination and gaps in peacebuilding measures are important hurdles, which needs to be minimized for sustainable development processes in Swat.

scholarly journals Strategic approaches to rural tourism and sustainable development of rural areas

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 6) ◽  
pp. 263-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Šimková
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Disable Individual ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Individual Strategies

The paper describes the role of rural tourism for the sustainable development of rural areas and stresses out the importance of strategic approach in the planning of their development. The author identifies core problems, which eliminate their use and disable individual strategies set by some entrepreneurs in rural tourism. Concretely it is the absence of developing projects and focus on the development of individual villages. Then it is the lack of will to cooperate, local resources are not effectively used and the local community is not adequately involved.

scholarly journals Cooperatives of Mexico: Their Social Benefits and Their Contribution to Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Denise Díaz de León ◽  
Omar Díaz Fragoso ◽  
Igor Rivera ◽  
Gibrán Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development Goals

Cooperatives are considered an organizational alternative based on principles and values. These organizations seek the fulfillment of social and economic benefits for their members as well as for the community in which they develop. Their nature allows them to solve problems such as social and labor exclusion as well as environmental issues. However, although their benefits to society have been extensively studied, little is known about how these organizations contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of this study is to analyze the way in which the social benefits generated by cooperatives contribute to the fulfillment of the SDGs in Mexico City. This qualitative study uses interviews and thematic analysis to identify and define the different social benefits generated by 134 cooperatives in Mexico City. These benefits were analyzed to identify whether they contribute to the fulfillment of the SDGs. The results stimulate the theoretical and empirical discussion about the role of cooperatives and their contribution to solving current social problems, as established by the United Nations. The article presented is of scientific interest and it is also relevant for the elaboration of public policies aimed at producing better results for these types of organizations.

Luxury consumption and the moderating role of attitude toward counterfeits: The case of an emerging market

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55
Author(s):  
Fariborz Rahimnia ◽  
Nazanin Hosseini Arian
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Luxury Brand ◽  
Value Perception ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The purpose of this research is to investigate the moderating role of positive attitude toward economic benefit of counterfeit products in the relationship between luxury value perception and purchase intention of luxury brands among Iranian consumers. Data were collected using questionnaires, which were completed by 386 customers at various shopping malls. Structural equation modeling was used to test the direct hypotheses in Amos v.18, and moderated regression analysis to test the moderating hypothesis in SPSS v.19. The results indicate that financial and social value are important drivers of luxury value perception in shaping the purchase intention of consumers, while functional value is not involved in this regard. Moreover, attitude toward counterfeits, as a moderator, reduces the positive effect of luxury value perception on purchase intention. This research provides important insights not only with regard to market entry decision-making but also to develop marketing strategies for positioning a luxury brand in an Asian emerging market. The findings could be potentially generalized to other developing countries in the Middle East with analogous socioeconomic and cultural circumstances. While several studies have been conducted regarding counterfeiting and luxury brand consumption, this is an initial investigation on the moderating role of positive attitude toward economic benefits of counterfeits in the relationship between luxury value perception and purchase intention in the context of an emerging market. This research facilitates further investigations in this regard.

Sviluppo sostenibile in azione: il ruolo delle Banche di Credito Cooperativo nella comunitÀ locale

2009 ◽  
pp. 61-81
Author(s):  
Angelo Bonfanti
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Corporate Identity ◽  
Corporate Communication ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Corporate Social

- This paper will analyze the role of Cooperative Credit Banks (CCBs) as actors and promoters of sustainable development within the local community. In particular, the Total Corporate Communication Model (Balmer & Gray, 2000) will be used to present a qualitative exploratory research on the initiatives and interventions undertaken by CCBs in their territories. The communication tools employed by CCBs to promote the value of sustainability will be discussed. The analysis will lead to the identification of potential strategic strengths as well as improvement areas in the CCBs' actions for sustainable development.Keywords: Cooperative Credit Banks, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, corporate identity, corporate communication, corporate culture.Parole chiave: Banche di Credito Cooperativo, sviluppo sostenibile, responsabilitÀ sociale d'impresa, identitÀ d'impresa, comunicazione d'impresa, cultura aziendale

WHAT SHOULD BE THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN INNOVATION PROJECTS? SOME PROPOSALS FROM THE SPIN PROJECT IN BRAZIL

2001 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 91-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
FABIO Q. B. DA SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Northeast Region ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
World Class

This article describes an strategy for local sustainable development based on the establishment of a State System of Innovation (called SPIN), at the State of Pernambuco in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The conceptual underpinnings of this system consider that, to be competitive in the global economy, any local community must be capable of creating world class businesses and enterprises. Therefore, SPIN has the goal structuring the conditions for the flourishing of a world class knowledge base economy. The conceptual model, the elements of a State development policy and the operating agents of this Innovation System are described.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document