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Why is Responsible Tourism Important?

Start Date: 23-11-2021
End Date: 30-06-2022

Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh can support local businesses as well as create a bridge of communication between tourists and the local communities. However, if not structured, it ...

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Why is Responsible Tourism Important?

Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh can support local businesses as well as create a bridge of communication between tourists and the local communities. However, if not structured, it could also adversely affect local communities and disturb the ecological balance.

Responsible tourism advocates the concept of sustainable tourism where the focus is on providing a tourism experience that will not have negative social, economic and environmental impact on the host community.

In this context, we invite citizens to share their views and opinions on why responsible tourism is important and does it need immediate focus in Arunachal Pradesh? If so, what could be the best practices towards a self-sustaining and eco-friendly tourism industry?

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RAJESH MAHATO 2 years 3 months ago

Tourism can have a range of impacts on mountain ecosystems, communities and economies. While many of the impacts described below are negative, tourism can also generate positive impacts as it can serve as a supportive force for peace, foster pride in cultural traditions, help avoid urban relocation by creating local jobs, increase visitor awareness and appreciation of natural, cultural and historical values and assets.While tourism can provide significant local employment if not properly managed