HOMESTAY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN MANAGED TOURISM PRODUCT IN KASAR DEVI, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA
Keywords:
homestay, economic development, women empowerment, Kasar Devi, employment opportunity
Abstract
Introduction: Homestays have become a popular mode of stay in India where tourism activities are considered to be important tools in achieving poverty reduction, job opportunity and sustained livelihood.
Methodology: This paper will discuss the case of Kasar Devi, India, employment opportunities to 90% of local women in the households. Primary data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and participant observations of the residents on that destination.
Findings: This paper highlights the achievement of sustainable development, women’s empowerment and environmental conservation.
Research Implications: These ventures can be utilized for the benefit of local communities, grassroots development and local women to supporting to preserve their culture and traditions in terms of development.
Originality: This analysis reveals that the involvement of the local community in the initial development process while utilizing the bottom-up approach was the key to create successful tourism businesses.
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2. Ap, J. (1992). Residents’ perceptions on tourism impacts. Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 665– 690.
3. Aref, F. (2009). Community Perceptions toward Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tourism on Local Communitie. Journal of Asian Social Science, Vol. 5, No. 7, pp 130-137.
4. Beritelli, P. (2011). Cooperation among prominent actors in a tourist destination. Annals of Tourism Research Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 607-629.
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10. Davis, D., Allen, J., Cosenza, R. M. (1988). Segmenting local residents by their attitudes, interests, and opinions toward tourism. Journal of Travel Research, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 2-8.
11. Hong, E. (1985). See the Third World While it Lasts. Penang: Consumers’ Assn. of Penang.
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14. Jamal, T., Stronza, A. (2009). Collaboration theory and tourism practice in protected areas: stakeholders, structuring and sustainability. Journal Of Sustainable Tourism, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 169-189.
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29. Sheldon, P. J., Var, T. (1984). Resident attitudes to tourism in North Wales. Tourism Management, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 40–47.
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32. Williams, J. R., Lawson, R. (2001). Community issues and resident opinions of tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 269-290.
33. Williams, T. A. (1976). Impact of domestic tourism in host population, The evolution of a model. Tourist Recreation Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 15–21.
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35. Young, G. (1973). Tourism: Blessing or Blight? Harmondsworth: Penguin.
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2019-06-01
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Chakraborty, B. (2019). HOMESTAY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN MANAGED TOURISM PRODUCT IN KASAR DEVI, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA. Tourism International Scientific Conference Vrnjačka Banja - TISC, 4(1), 202-216. Retrieved from http://www.tisc.rs/proceedings/index.php/hitmc/article/view/252
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