A call for reducing tourism risk to environmental hazards in the Himalaya

Ziegler, Alan D.; Wasson, Robert J.; Sundriyal, Yaspal; Srivastava, Pradeep; Sasges, Gerard; Ramchunder, Sorain J.; Ong, Chin Ee; Nepal, Sanjay K.; McAdoo, Brian G.; Gillen, Jamie; Bishwokarma, Dipak; Bhardwaj, Alok; Apollo, Michał

doi:10.1080/17477891.2021.1984196

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“…In Langtang Nepal, the local communities and the private sector have come together to promote 'disaster tourism' to support the recovery of the village devasted by the earthquaketriggered avalanche (Kunwar et al, 2019). Installation of hazard signposts and construction of shelters for tourists along the trekking routes, weather forecasting, and early warning communication are among the major measures undertaken to reduce risks in Nepal (Ziegler et al, 2021). Countries in the region have also introduced regulatory measures and guidelines to control the number of visitors, limit the tourist season, implement rescue operations, and introduce other disaster risk preparedness measures (Burtscher, 2012).…”

Section: Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chapter 5: Cryospheric change, adaptation, and sustainable development in the mountain societies of the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Maharjan¹,

McDowell²,

Pandey³

et al. 2023

Water, Ice, Society, and Ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: An Outlook

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Chapter 5 of the Water, ice, society, and ecosystems in the HKH (HI-WISE) assessment report presents the current state of knowledge regarding the impacts of cryospheric change on high mountain societies as well as observed adaptations to associated challenges and the contributions these responses make to sustainable mountain development. Cryospheric change is hitting already marginal and vulnerable mountain peoples hard, and the adverse effects are set to accelerate. Current adaptation approaches have been small-scale and incremental and insufficient to address future needs of communities. Population growth and infrastructure development have exposed communities to increased cryosphere-related hazards and future disasters will be costlier and deadlier.

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Section: Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chapter 5: Cryospheric change, adaptation, and sustainable development in the mountain societies of the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Maharjan¹,

McDowell²,

Pandey³

et al. 2023

Water, Ice, Society, and Ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: An Outlook

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“…The identification of the type of activity (see Apollo, 2021) and experience of the mountaineers (see Wengel & Apollo, 2022) is extremely important for addressing the issues associated with natural impacts (Apollo, 2021), sociocultural impacts (Apollo, 2015;Apollo & Wengel, 2022a;Negi & Nautiya, 2003;Nepal, 2000), risk management impacts (Ziegler et al, 2021), and others.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(see eg. Barry, 2008;Ziegler et al, 2021). Each of the components of the mountain environment -the bedrock, relief, climate, rivers, lakes, glaciers, soil, flora and fauna -has its own character, which differs significantly from that observed in the plains.…”

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confidence: 99%

Mountains, humans and mountaineering adventure tourism

2022

Host-Guest Relations: An Overview

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The Natural Environment of Mountain RegionsMountains comprise a specific type of natural environment found in both terrestrial (continents) and submarine (seas and oceans) areas. According to Barry (2008), terrestrial areas with altitudes greater than 1,000 m above sea level account for 8% of the land surface. If terrestrial areas with altitudes of 500 to 1,000 m are also considered, this percentage increases greatly. For example, Meybeck et al. (2001) estimated that approximately 25% of the land surface is occupied by mountains (at altitudes of 500 m or more) that are home to 26% of the world's population. Basic information about mountains and the mountain environment is provided below. Due to the well-known nature of the information cited, references and other sources are provided only where specific or debatable issues are discussed.The definition of mountainous areas is unavoidably arbitrary (Messerli & Ives, 1997). In general, no qualitative or quantitative distinction is made between mountains and hills (Barry, 2008). In simple terms, a mountain is a landform that rises prominently above its surroundings and generally exhibits steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area and considerable local relief. As part of the earth's surface, mountains tower over their surroundings and tend to be highly or heavily fragmented. It is commonly understood in North America that a relief of 600 m or higher distinguishes mountains from hills (Thompson, 1964). Such an altitudinal range is sufficient to cause vertical differentiation of climatic elements and vegetation cover. Finch and Trewartha (1949) proposed that a relief of 1,800 m could serve as the criterion for mountains of a 'Sierran type'. A relief in this range also implies the presence of steep slopes. To provide a rational basis for definition, Troll (1973) delimited high mountains by referencing landscape features. Based on Troll's criteria, the lower limit of the high-mountain belt occurs at elevations of a few hundred metres above sea level

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“…Many of them choose to have a short time travel to avoid being infected by the virus. Others prefer to travel by private car, bicycle, or even take a short distance journey on foot [47]- [48]. It might also be a moment of change for them to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle and discontinue the pre-pandemic trend that prioritizes growth as a dominant goal of free-market economies [49].…”

Section: The Future Of Quality Tourism In Post-covid-19 Pandemic?mentioning

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Quality Tourism in the Emergence of Revenge Travel: A Post-pandemic Policy Framework

Antariksa¹,

Rusata²,

Andriani³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on Tourism (INTACT) "Post Pandemic Tourism: Trends and Future Directions"

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Currently, a revenge travel phenomenon emerged following the reopening of tourism amid the Covid-19 pandemic is still not subsided. This phenomenon raises questions about its impact on the concept of quality tourism that promotes sustainable tourism development and that revives during the Covid-19 pandemic. This issue is crucial to be anticipated by policymakers, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia, to prevent various impacts detrimental to the natural, social and cultural environment, which have ensued in many tourism destinations before the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, the study aims to offer ideas to policy makers on establishing quality tourism in the post Covid-19 pandemic. Based on a qualitative approach, the methodology used is integrative review through literature studies. The result shows that the government can effectuate several alternative policies to modify revenge travel to become quality tourism. Such policies will be essential for developing a carrying capacity policy in a tourism destination. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic can provide an understanding for the government to comprehensively evaluate their perspective on tourism as a means of development, including reviewing the concept of sustainable growth in tourism development.

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A call for reducing tourism risk to environmental hazards in the Himalaya

Cited by 18 publications

References 119 publications

Chapter 5: Cryospheric change, adaptation, and sustainable development in the mountain societies of the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Chapter 5: Cryospheric change, adaptation, and sustainable development in the mountain societies of the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Mountains, humans and mountaineering adventure tourism

Quality Tourism in the Emergence of Revenge Travel: A Post-pandemic Policy Framework

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