Environmental Sustainability and Tourism Activities in Backwaters of Kerala

Abstract

Kerala is one among the unique destinations of travel lovers. Its unique attraction makes Kerala as the most popular tourist destination in the world. Lakes, beaches, backwaters and houseboats are the unique selling point of Kerala’s tourism industry. Most of the travelers are enchanted by the backwaters. It becomes the most enjoyable and not-to-miss tourist products in Kerala for the holiday, leisure trips of domestic and international tourists.The main objective of this study is to identify factors that encourage tourists to visit backwater regions of Kerala and host community’s perception of the impact of tourism on the environmental sustainability of Backwaters of Kerala. In order to accomplish the study objectives, a survey questionnaire was developed for this research.The questionnaire included questions regarding tourists’ perception and attitude towards the backwater tourism, as well as consumer preference and the factors affecting tourism demand for backwater tourism. Descriptive statistics, T-test were conducted to accomplish study objective.

The relationship between attraction, perception of service, opportunities and tourist satisfaction in backwater tourism in Alappuzha district of Kerala in India

“…The reliability coefficient for problems was 0.80. Attraction was measured using five items adapted from the factors identified by Joseph (2016) and the sample item reads as: "Boat rowing in manmade and natural canals." One item was removed from analysis because of low factor loading.…”

“…The rationale of the present study is to examine the relationships between attraction, awareness, problems, opportunities, and perception of service on tourist satisfaction by developing a conceptual model and testing the relationships between the variables. Most of the earlier studies have listed the antecedents of tourist satisfaction (Ajlif et al, 2020; Chiu et al, 2016; Joseph, 2016). After identifying the antecedents of tourist satisfaction and explaining the linear relationships (Joseph et al, 2019; Jiju and Sriramana, 2020), it would be interesting to explore complex interrelationships between these antecedent conditions to see their effect on tourist satisfaction.…”

Tourism Density Effect on Environmental Performance Index: Evidence in ASEAN Countries

“…Tourism has been included in SDGs as one of the target industries for Goals 8, 12, and 14 namely, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, sustainable consumption and production (SCP), and the sustainable use of oceans and marine resources, respectively [4]. Globally, sustainable tourism is considered one of the best solutions to generates economic growth while protecting the environment [9].…”

A Study on Significance of Backwater Tourism and Safe Houseboat Operation in Kerala

“…The number of houseboats increased multifold in recent years because of high demand by the tourist. Many of the houseboats are moving palaces with moderate facilities [13]. The houseboats are attracting both national and international tourists.…”

“…(12) To formulate legislation to make the approval of houseboat by Department of Tourism mandatory. (13) To introduce code of conduct for the crew as wellas the passengers.…”