scholarly journals Strengths and weaknesses in the assessment of sustainable tourism: a case study of the Nabq protected area in Egypt

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Tolba
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
Sustainable Tourism

Analysis of barriers to sustainable tourism management in a protected area

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1956-1976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Yadav ◽  
Naresh Chandra Sahu ◽  
Dukhabandhu Sahoo ◽  
Devendra K. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Indian Scenario ◽  
Modelling Approach

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the barriers to sustainable tourism management (STM) implementation in a protected area (PA) of a developing country, India, by taking a case study of National Chambal Sanctuary (NCS).Design/methodology/approachThis study develops a framework to analyse the interaction among a set of barriers of STM using the interpretive structural modelling approach.FindingsIn this study, 16 relevant barriers responsible for the failure of STM in Indian scenario have been selected. The lack of coordination among various stakeholders and the lack of government incentives are found as the most significant barriers among the selected barriers of STM implementation in the sanctuary.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides most influencing barriers and how these barriers hinder the sustainability efforts in NCS. The study’s main limitation is its generalisation. The problems in implementing sustainable practices may differ with the region.Practical implicationsThis study provides strong practical inferences to both practitioners as well as academicians. The practitioners are suggested to focus on identified barriers and formulating strategies to achieve sustainability in the tourism sector. Academicians may propose the solutions and necessary interventions for identified barriers.Originality/valueIdentification and presentation of barriers to STM implementation in the context of a PA are rare to find in literature.

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