This policy brief summarises key findings from the project Hidden Barriers to Conservation-Addressing Social Acceptability to Enhance Effective Management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, conducted by Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Rufford Foundation, in collaboration with the...

An increasing number of tourism researchers now advance the notion of tourism degrowth as a serious and viable alternative to the mainstream, growth-oriented approach to managing tourism development. The paper seeks to clarify, at a conceptual level, the well-being implications of tourism...

Tourism is highly vulnerable to both internal and external factors ranging from political crises, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks. The popularity of Thai tourism has substantially increased over the last decade with international tourist arrivals exceeding 40 million in 2019. However,...

The study's objectives were to look into the key success factors, processes, and implications of managing traditional village-based rural tourism in Kutuh Traditional Village. A case study design and a critical paradigm were used in this qualitative study. Data was gathered through interviews,...

Gathering information on the impact of tourism in territories is fundamental for the responsible management of tourism businesses and destinations. Therefore, it is important to monitor tourism performance using indicators that can assess its impacts. Monitoring tourism is a management technique...

District Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is blessed with beautiful tourist spots and historical sites where tourists from different places/areas of the country and abroad visit in large numbers. The valley is known for its peaks, glaciers, lakes, and forests, where not only can homegrown tourism...

This study aims to examine the success factors and build the framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship for a sustainable tourism village. This is an important research topic, as 44.28% population in the world live in rural areas; specifically 44.02% population in Indonesia resides in a rural...

"Developing sustainable practices in gastronomic tourism is essential for creating a responsible and impactful travel experience. As travelers become conscious of their environmental and social impact, the culinary tourism sector prioritizes sustainability at every stage. This includes promoting...