Authors : T. N. Lokhande
Page Nos : 17-21
Description :
Tourism is one of the largest global industries with much of the growing market focused around pristine natural as well as cultural environments. It includes coastal and marine areas, forts, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, temples, ecotourism is also a major source of income and employment which is made it one of major industries in the world. This Industry has grown quickly and change at an incredibly fast rate. In contrast, sustainable tourism is consciously planned to benefit local residents, respect local culture, conserve natural resources, direct more of the profits to the local community and Government, and educate both tourists and local residents about the importance of conservation. However, tourism can also threaten the resources by destroying habitat, disturbing wildlife, affecting water quality, and threaten communities by over-development, crowding, and disruption of local culture. In addition, conventional tourism often does not benefit the local community when tourist revenue “leaks†to outside operators (World Tourism Organization). Raigad is a District in along Western Coastline of Arabian Sea. But the not more tourism development in the district so need for sustainable tourism development (STD) in Raigad district for growth of socio-economic benefits.
Keywords: Sustainable Tourism Development (STD), Socio-Economic Growth, Tourism
