Challenges of sustainable tourism in ancient cities: a case study based on Kandy, Sri Lanka

Sivesan, S.

doi:10.4038/jbs.v6i1.42

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“…Acclaimed as one of Sri Lanka's most prominent tourism des�na�ons, Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its unique religious, cultural, and natural offerings (Welagedara, 2016). As the provincial capital of the Central Province, Kandy's incredible tourism product is supplemented with all auxiliary services and ameni�es to support the tourism industry (Sivesan, 2019). Moreover, as per (SLTDA, 2023) records, Kandy currently has a total room inventory of 3,786 rooms, accoun�ng for 7.5% of the en�re room inventory in the country, making the city a prominent des�na�on from a hospitality perspec�ve as well.…”

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Sustainability practices in the Hospitality Industry: Evidence from Chain Hotels in Kandy

Iddawala,

Welengoda,

Rathnayaka

2024

ICTR

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The tourism and hospitality industry has typically been at the forefront of integrating sustainability practices in its overall operations globally. Nonetheless, there has been a continued paucity in the tourism and hospitality academia, with limited research being conducted on adopting sustainable practices and their impacts on developing tourism destinations. Therefore, this research primarily focuses on exploring the current context of sustainability practice adoption and its implications from the perspective of a developing tourism destination through a case study research based in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This research initially builds on the works of Mihalič, Žabkar, & Cvelbar (2012), where their Hotel Sustainable Business Model is used as a benchmark in exploring the sustainability practices within Kandy, Sri Lanka. This study employed a qualitative research methodology, where semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven senior managerial employees representing 11 chain hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka, selected through a purposive sampling. The interview findings were further validated using participant observation facilitated through individual field visits across all chosen establishments in the sample. The key results of the research suggested that hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka, had already adopted a wide array of sustainability practices, especially across the environmental and socio-cultural bottom lines of their operation. The findings further suggested that despite all hotels emphasizing their economic progression, most practitioners had a limited understanding of how economic indicators related to their sustainability commitments. The overall findings also indicated that hotels belonging to larger hotel chains had a greater tendency to implement sustainable practices, while hotels belonging to smaller ones showcased significant inconsistencies in their overall sustainability practice adoption. Furthermore, this research provided theoretical and practical implications for future researchers and local hospitality practitioners by providing a comprehensive overview of the current context of sustainability practice adoption in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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Sustainability practices in the Hospitality Industry: Evidence from Chain Hotels in Kandy

Iddawala,

Welengoda,

Rathnayaka

2024

ICTR

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“…Region-based international tourism and domestic should be encouraged. The domestic tourism sector has a significant impact on sustainable tourism development in the country (Sivesan, 2019). Sri Lankan tourism should pay more attention to developing domestic tourism in the post COVID -19 period.…”

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“…On the other hand, as tea, rubber and coconut are heavily affected, Sri Lanka is planning to develop tourism. As a result, Sri Lanka became one of the best tourist places in Asia and the third biggest forex earner (Sivesan, 2019). Aslam (2000) found that there was a long-run association between Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Tourism demand through exploratory analysis.…”

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Impact of COVID – 19 Epidemic on the Tourism Sector of Sri Lanka

Kanagasingam¹,

Rajeshwaran²

2022

S. Asian J. Tourism & Hosp.

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The impact of coronavirus on the tourism sector is still skeptic. Therefore, the study focused to explore the impact of the COVID -19 epidemic on the Tourism sector of Sri Lanka and identifying the appropriate strategies to rebuild the tourism sector by overcoming the pandemic. A qualitative approach was employed in this study by conducting 11 semi-structured interviews. The snowball sampling technique was employed to identify various stakeholders and the collected data were analysed using discourse analysis. Accordingly, findings showed that many hotels and restaurants began retrenching employees and terminating casual and temporary workers' services due to loss of income. Moreover, backward linkages, notably the association between the host community and tourism businesses in Sri Lanka have been deeply affected. It is concluded that Sri Lankan tourism has been severely disturbed by COVID -19 because the tourism industry is extremely vulnerable, and trends of the industry are determined by several macro and micro environmental factors. The study provides some different strategies and tactics to overcome the problems faced by the tourism industry as implications. The qualitative approach was used with multiple data sources to gain more insight into the impact of COVID -19 epidemic on the tourism industry through discourse analysis being the main originality of the study. Consequently, the findings were aligned with the Theory of Change. Recovery strategies are recommended to implement in two distinct phases with stakeholders' participation to overcome the crisis.

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“…Effective governance and sustainable tourism practices are crucial for the survival and prosperity of such destinations. The literature underscores the importance of a holistic approach to address the complexities of governance and sustainable development in archipelagic environments (Connell, 2018;Nižić et al, 2010;Roscher et al, 2023;Sivesan, 2019). The Sumenep region presents a critical need for detailed examination of governance structures and tourism management practices that balance economic development with environmental conservation, considering the diverse local dynamics (Dagold & Stimers, 2024;Hopwood et al, 2005).…”

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The Governance of Island Tourism Management Strategies and Sustainable Development Plans, Sumenep, Madura

Sufa,

Riyadi,

Baruno

et al. 2024

IJBLE

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This research delves into the intricate realm of island tourism governance, focusing on the Sumenep region of Madura, East Java, and its strategies for sustainable development. Utilizing an in-depth interview methodology, coupled with insights from tourism communication theory, the study aims to unravel the multifaceted dynamics that underpin the management of tourism on islands. Through interviews with key stakeholders such as government officials, community leaders, and industry representatives, this investigation sheds light on the governance structures, policies, and communication strategies that influence tourism management in the region. By synthesizing the perspectives and experiences of these stakeholders, the research endeavors to uncover the challenges, opportunities, and effective practices for sustainable island tourism development in Sumenep. Ultimately, this study not only enriches our understanding of tourism governance complexities but also offers actionable insights for policymakers, communities, and industry players to promote the sustainable growth of tourism in island destinations.

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Challenges of sustainable tourism in ancient cities: a case study based on Kandy, Sri Lanka

Cited by 8 publications

References 26 publications

Sustainability practices in the Hospitality Industry: Evidence from Chain Hotels in Kandy

Sustainability practices in the Hospitality Industry: Evidence from Chain Hotels in Kandy

Impact of COVID – 19 Epidemic on the Tourism Sector of Sri Lanka

The Governance of Island Tourism Management Strategies and Sustainable Development Plans, Sumenep, Madura

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