Tourism and Socio-Economic Transformation of Rural Areas - by Ellen Hornstein (Hardcover)

About the Book

Tourism has emerged as a potent force in catalyzing socio-economic transformation within rural areas worldwide. Beyond picturesque landscapes, it brings tangible benefits like job creation, infrastructural development, and cultural preservation. Rural communities, often marginalized, find avenues for economic diversification through tourism, reducing dependency on traditional livelihoods. One of the most significant impacts is employment generation. Tourism creates jobs not only in hospitality but also in ancillary sectors like agriculture, crafts, and transportation. This infusion of income uplifts living standards and mitigates rural-urban migration, fostering demographic stability. Infrastructure development follows suit, with improved roads, utilities, and telecommunications, enhancing overall connectivity and quality of life. Preservation of cultural heritage becomes imperative, promoting indigenous arts, crafts, and traditions, thereby safeguarding identity amidst globalization. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of socio-economic transformation of rural areas through tourism. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies and advanced studies on this subject have been included in this book. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Book Synopsis

Tourism has emerged as a potent force in catalyzing socio-economic transformation within rural areas worldwide. Beyond picturesque landscapes, it brings tangible benefits like job creation, infrastructural development, and cultural preservation. Rural communities, often marginalized, find avenues for economic diversification through tourism, reducing dependency on traditional livelihoods. One of the most significant impacts is employment generation. Tourism creates jobs not only in hospitality but also in ancillary sectors like agriculture, crafts, and transportation. This infusion of income uplifts living standards and mitigates rural-urban migration, fostering demographic stability. Infrastructure development follows suit, with improved roads, utilities, and telecommunications, enhancing overall connectivity and quality of life. Preservation of cultural heritage becomes imperative, promoting indigenous arts, crafts, and traditions, thereby safeguarding identity amidst globalization. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of socio-economic transformation of rural areas through tourism. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies and advanced studies on this subject have been included in this book. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.