Promoting Sustainable Rural Development Through Community-Based Tourism

Amasha Sumanapala, SD and Naradda Gamage, SK (2024): Promoting Sustainable Rural Development Through Community-Based Tourism. Published in:

Abstract

Community-based tourism (CBT) is a viable alternative to promoting sustainable rural development. In the same vein, sustainable rural development is possible by reinforcing the priority of local policies and increasing the involvement of local communities in the development process to achieve positive socio-economic and ecological-environmental impacts. Rural communities face numerous challenges, including economic limitations, socio-cultural preservation issues, and environmental degradation, which can hinder long-term Sustainability. CBT offers a solution by directly involving local communities in the planning and management of tourism, ensuring that economic benefits are equitably distributed, cultural heritage is preserved, and the natural environment is protected. By aligning tourism activities with the community’s socio-economic and environmental goals; CBT Can create a balanced framework for development. The review comes up with a conceptual framework that explores the role of CBT in enhancing sustainable rural development. Therefore, this proposal argues that CBT provides a steady income stream and straightens the resilience of rural communities by integrating sustainable practices into tourism, ultimately contributing to long-term sustainable rural development.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Community-Based Tourism, SDGs, Sustainable Rural Development, Sustainable Tourism Development
• Subjects: O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O18 - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis ; Housing ; Infrastructure; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R1 - General Regional Economics > R11 - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology > Z11 - Economics of the Arts and Literature

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