Evaluating the issue of sustainable tourism with a system dynamic approach: evidence from Uttarakhand, India

Rawat, Atul; Joshi, Shivam; Rai, Sushil Kumar

doi:10.1007/s10668-023-03711-1

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“…Mountainous regions have always captivated travelers with their stunning vistas, unique flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage. The surge in mountain tourism, however, has led to concerns regarding its impact on these fragile ecosystems and local communities [4][5][6]. The notion of sustainability comes to the forefront, calling for a holistic evaluation of mountain tourism's economic, ecological, and social dimensions.…”

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“…Each of these values is transformed using a membership function to determine the value of the fuzzy number (Table 2). For example, the linguistic value, 'Absolutely bad', is transformed into a fuzzy number (1, 1, 2), while the linguistic value, 'Equal', is transformed into a fuzzy number (5,6,7). These membership functions are determined based on previous analyses of similar works.…”

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Assessment of Mountain Tourism Sustainability Using Integrated Fuzzy MCDM Model

Xu,

Bai,

Shi

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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The sustainable development of mountain tourism is crucial for preserving the delicate ecosystems and resources found in these unique landscapes. This research paper investigates the sustainability of mountain lodges, which serve as essential facilities for delivering mountain tourism services. To assess sustainability, expert decision making involving eight selected experts was employed. A hybrid approach combining the IMF SWARA (IMproved Fuzzy Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis) method with Fuzzy Dombi Aggregation Operators was utilized to determine the weights of various sustainability criteria. The IMF SWARA method assigned initial weights based on expert input, which were subsequently adjusted using Fuzzy Dombi Aggregation Operators. The findings highlight the significance of two key criteria as per expert evaluations: the quality of the services offered (C21) and the preservation of natural resources (C15). To rank and evaluate the mountain lodges, the fuzzy CRADIS (Compromise Ranking of Alternatives from Distance to Ideal Solution) method was employed, ultimately identifying Zabrana (ML6) as the top-ranked mountain lodge. The validity of these results was confirmed through result validation and sensitivity analysis. This research contributes by providing insights into the current state of mountain tourism and offering guidelines for enhancing the overall mountain tourism experience through the integration of fuzzy methods.

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Assessment of Mountain Tourism Sustainability Using Integrated Fuzzy MCDM Model

Xu,

Bai,

Shi

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Reimagining Tourism Sustainability in the North-Western Himalayas: A Community-Based Perspective

Saleem Wani,

Bhat,

Alam

et al. 2024

Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism

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Overtourism in the Himalayan Region

Mishra,

Mishra

2024

Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts

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Due to inadequate management practices historically associated with tourism development in the Himalayan region, significant repercussions have arisen. While studies have explored the phenomenon of over-tourism in the region, there is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the impact of over-tourism in the Himalayan region, and to revisit the existing tourism management practices and effective mitigation strategies concerning the ecological, socio-cultural, and economic impacts caused by excessive tourist influx to be evolved. This study explores sustainable visitor management practices as a means to address the challenges posed by over-tourism in the Himalayas. Existing contextual literature has been reviewed to understand the pros and cons of over-tourism in the Himalayan region. Accordingly, the study suggested measures to overcome the impacts of over-tourism through sustainable visitor management practices and offers valuable insights for policymakers, destination managers, and local communities in fostering sustainable tourism practices in the Himalayan region

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Evaluating the issue of sustainable tourism with a system dynamic approach: evidence from Uttarakhand, India

Cited by 3 publications

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Assessment of Mountain Tourism Sustainability Using Integrated Fuzzy MCDM Model

Assessment of Mountain Tourism Sustainability Using Integrated Fuzzy MCDM Model

Reimagining Tourism Sustainability in the North-Western Himalayas: A Community-Based Perspective

Overtourism in the Himalayan Region

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