Research examines the evolution of tourism policies in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting sustainability and community benefits.
Key Points
This research focuses on the development and evaluation of tourism policies in Himachal Pradesh from 1991 to 2019. It aims to identify significant shifts towards sustainable tourism and community involvement.
Analyzed tourism policies from 1991 to 2019 across four iterations: 1991, 2005, 2013, and 2019.
Evaluated structural components, strategic objectives, and implementation mechanisms of tourism policies.
Critically assessed challenges in policy execution such as environmental preservation and stakeholder coordination.
Identified a shift from infrastructure-focused tourism to community-centric sustainable tourism approaches.
Highlighted the incorporation of global sustainability frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
Discussed the challenges of balancing tourism growth with environmental preservation and commercial interests.