Abstract/Description
To enhance inclusivity and appeal to a diverse range of tourists, including those with specific access needs, this study aims to investigate how accessible tourism influences the sustainable development of local communities in the northern areas of Pakistan. The local communities in northern Pakistan heavily rely on tourism to fulfill their socio-economic needs. Hence, it is imperative to evaluate the potential transformative impact of accessible tourism on their sustainable development. This research builds upon the conceptual framework proposed by Domínguez Vila et al. (2015) and employs a self-administered survey conducted among 321 tourists and 321 residents from five tourist destinations in northern Pakistan.
Location
MCS-4, AMAN-CED, First Floor
Session Theme
1B: Competitiveness, Productivity and Growth II
Session Type
Parallel Technical Session
Session Discussant
Verda Salman, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
Start Date
16-11-2023 2:30 PM
End Date
16-11-2023 4:00 PM
Recommended Citation
Riaz, H. (2023). Tourism for All: Assessing the impact of accessible tourism on the sustainability of local communities. CBER Conference. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/esdcber/2023/program/6
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Tourism for All: Assessing the impact of accessible tourism on the sustainability of local communities
MCS-4, AMAN-CED, First Floor
To enhance inclusivity and appeal to a diverse range of tourists, including those with specific access needs, this study aims to investigate how accessible tourism influences the sustainable development of local communities in the northern areas of Pakistan. The local communities in northern Pakistan heavily rely on tourism to fulfill their socio-economic needs. Hence, it is imperative to evaluate the potential transformative impact of accessible tourism on their sustainable development. This research builds upon the conceptual framework proposed by Domínguez Vila et al. (2015) and employs a self-administered survey conducted among 321 tourists and 321 residents from five tourist destinations in northern Pakistan.
