This study investigates the role of ecotourism in fostering sustainable economic development in Indonesia, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique cultural heritage. With the dual challenges of preserving its natural environment and promoting economic growth, Indonesia presents a compelling case for the potential benefits of ecotourism. The research aims to elucidate how ecotourism can serve as a sustainable development strategy that benefits both the environment and the economy. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews and case studies from various Indonesian ecotourism sites. This methodology enables a comprehensive examination of ecotourism’s economic, environmental, and social impacts. The analysis focuses on key indicators such as income generation, job creation, environmental conservation efforts, and community involvement in ecotourism projects. Findings reveal that ecotourism significantly contributes to local economies, particularly in rural and remote areas, by providing sustainable livelihoods, enhancing local capacity, and fostering entrepreneurship. Additionally, ecotourism initiatives have been instrumental in promoting environmental conservation through community-based projects, wildlife protection, and habitat preservation efforts. Importantly, the study highlights the critical role of policy frameworks and stakeholder collaboration in maximizing the benefits of ecotourism. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to the understanding of ecotourism as a viable tool for sustainable economic development in developing countries, with Indonesia serving as a model. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, tourism developers, and conservationists seeking to balance economic development with environmental sustainability. By highlighting successful practices and identifying challenges, this study provides a roadmap for optimizing the benefits of ecotourism in Indonesia and similar contexts globally.
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Spirituality has been a strong motivation for travel and is the case even now. People from developed and affluent countries are moving from their own countries to other destinations, seeking solitude, natural and holistic remedies, including health purposes, and eco-friendly experiences. Tourism is evolving into a more defined activity while developing various niche areas. Tourism activities are considered to be one of the significant sources of economic growth. It is a mechanism for generating employment and income in both formal and informal sectors. Indian tourism provides employment opportunities, growth of GDP, promotion of healthcare and earning foreign exchange. India’s domestic tourism industry has significantly grown, contributing $151.1 billion to the country’s GDP in 2021. Domestic tourist visits have increased nearly ninefold since 2000, reaching 1.82 billion in 2018. International tourism generated over 27.31 billion U.S. dollars in foreign exchange in 2017. The study suggests that sustainable tourism should promote favourable tourism policies to push up economic growth, and in turn, economic growth will positively contribute to international tourism.
{"title":"Sustainable Tourism and Economic Growth in India — An Analysis","authors":"B. S. Lal","doi":"10.56397/jwe.2024.03.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56397/jwe.2024.03.05","url":null,"abstract":"Spirituality has been a strong motivation for travel and is the case even now. People from developed and affluent countries are moving from their own countries to other destinations, seeking solitude, natural and holistic remedies, including health purposes, and eco-friendly experiences. Tourism is evolving into a more defined activity while developing various niche areas. Tourism activities are considered to be one of the significant sources of economic growth. It is a mechanism for generating employment and income in both formal and informal sectors. Indian tourism provides employment opportunities, growth of GDP, promotion of healthcare and earning foreign exchange. India’s domestic tourism industry has significantly grown, contributing $151.1 billion to the country’s GDP in 2021. Domestic tourist visits have increased nearly ninefold since 2000, reaching 1.82 billion in 2018. International tourism generated over 27.31 billion U.S. dollars in foreign exchange in 2017. The study suggests that sustainable tourism should promote favourable tourism policies to push up economic growth, and in turn, economic growth will positively contribute to international tourism.","PeriodicalId":503329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of World Economy","volume":"45 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140280173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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