Influence of Tourist Behavior Mapping in the Development of Pilgrim Cities

Abstract

Given the evolving nature of the existing communities and the incoming tourists, the study of tourist behavior incorporating cultural attitudes, community perceptions, and multiple characteristics of its stakeholders has become a key element in the overall analysis of tourismʹs impact and sustainable development of historic cities. This study attempts to explore the behavioral characteristics of tourists to analyze their influence on the holistic development of pilgrim cities. The research, undertaken in two pilgrim cities -Puri, Odisha, and Pushkar, Rajasthan, highlighted the demand for multidisciplinary decision-making in the comprehensive development of touristoriented cities.