| Title | Impact of tourism development upon environmental sustainability: a suggested framework for sustainable ecotourism |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 73935 |
| Authors | Baloch, QB; Shah, SN; Iqbal, N; Sheeraz, M; Asadullah, M; Mahar, S; Khan, AU |
| Title | Impact of tourism development upon environmental sustainability: a suggested framework for sustainable ecotourism |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Environmental Science And Pollution Research, 30, 3 |
| Abstract | The empirical research investigated the relationship between tourism development and environmental suitability to propose a framework for sustainable ecotourism. The framework suggested a balance between business and environmental interests in maintaining an ecological system with the moderating help of government support and policy interventions. The study population encompasses tourism stakeholders, including tourists, representatives from local communities, members of civil administration, hoteliers, and tour operators serving the areas. A total of 650 questionnaires were distributed to respondents, along with a brief description of key study variables to develop a better understanding. After verifying the instrument's reliability and validity, data analysis was conducted via hierarchical regression. The study findings revealed that a substantial number of people perceive socio-economic benefits, including employment and business openings, infrastructure development from tourism development, and growth. However, the state of the natural and environmental capital was found to be gradually degrading. Alongside the social environment, social vulnerability is reported due to the overutilization of land, intrusion from external cultures, and pollution in air and water due to traffic congestion, accumulation of solid waste, sewage, and carbon emissions. The study suggested a model framework for the development of sustained ecotourism, including supportive government policy interventions to ensure effective conservation of environmental and natural resources without compromising the economic viability and social well-beings of the locals. Furthermore, the variables and the constructs researched can be replicated to other destinations to seek valuable inputs for sustainable destination management elsewhere. |
| https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11356-022-22496-w.pdf |
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