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International Journal of Tourism Policy

International Journal of Tourism Policy (IJTP)

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International Journal of Tourism Policy (3 papers in press)

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  • Public policy and pilgrimage tourism growth: a governance based empirical note from Ayodhya   Order a copy of this article
    by Samdish Sharma, Manas Ranjan Behera 
    Abstract: Following the completion of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya has experienced a sharp increase in pilgrimage tourism. This study examines the policy factors influencing this growth using secondary data from visitor records, policy documents, and existing literature. The findings identify infrastructure development, heritage management, placemaking, and stakeholder participation as major drivers of tourism expansion. The study also highlights the need for coordinated governance and sustainable planning to balance growing tourist inflows with the preservation of Ayodhyas cultural and spiritual heritage.
    Keywords: pilgrimage tourism; Ayodhya; heritage policy; cultural landscapes; religious tourism; tourism governance; visitor experience; sacred cities.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTP.2026.10079852
     
  • Modelling drivers of sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand: implications for environmental sustainability and low-carbon Himalayan development   Order a copy of this article
    by Vijay Kumar Jain, Rajeev Bhardwaj, Preeti Sharma, Anu Gupta, Neha Choksi, Shrish Singh 
    Abstract: This study aims to explore the key drivers promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. Fifteen factors were identified based on exhaustive literature review and expert opinion. Forty domain experts were surveyed using a questionnaire to find out how they felt about the suggested contextual links about sustainable tourism. Data was analysed using interpretive structural modelling (ISM). The results suggest that developing sustainable and responsible tourism requires investing in eco friendly infrastructure and enhancing public-private cooperation. Policymakers may create successful environmental regulations that prevent over tourism and minimise ecological harm, particularly in vulnerable areas, by concentrating on smart waste management and carrying capacity restriction. Long-term sustainability and balanced tourist development can also be ensured by improved planning, policy sequencing, and implementation made possible by an organised understanding of these drivers.
    Keywords: low-carbon tourism; green infrastructure; environmental sustainability; circular economy; smart tourism; carbon resilient tourism.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTP.2026.10079967
     
  • Exploring the state of ecotourism in India: a review of current research and future directions   Order a copy of this article
    by Uttapal Kumar, Shiv Shankar Kumar Yadav 
    Abstract: Ecotourism, as one of the ways to promote sustainable tourism, is being adopted by many countries. With this acceptance, the Indian tourism industry too is making efforts towards its adaptation and development. While the practice domain progresses, the research domain still remains shallow in the discussions (the Indian context). Deriving from the same, the purpose of this paper is to assess the current status and thematic developments in the field of ecotourism in the Indian context. As a result of the systematic literature review methodology, four themes, namely policy and governance, digital tourism, community and socioeconomic development, and tourist behaviour, have been identified and discussed. This research is original and the first systematic literature review (SLR) study on the Indian ecotourism development context to the best of the knowledge of the authors. The study also proposes a roadmap for future ecotourism activities in India.
    Keywords: ecotourism; eco-tourism; SLR; systematic literature review; review; systematic; themes; first study.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTP.2026.10080134
     

 

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