Rural Tourism and Its Impact on the Economy

Saha, Saibal Kumar; Suiam, Sawarisa; Sarangi, Ankita

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“…Control variables . Scholars have observed that the level of digital village development is influenced by various factors, including capacity for economic development, rural population size, and population age structure [ 75 , 76 ]. Therefore, these three variables are chosen as control variables.…”

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Regional unevenness in the construction of digital villages: A case study of China

2023

PLoS ONE

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In regard to the comprehensive promotion of rural revitalization, the construction of digital villages is a crucial development. Because the construction of digital villages is considerably novel, the existing studies mainly focus on the theoretical aspects pertaining to the rational and practical robustness of digital villages, and with regard to regional unevenness, the number of studies that consider the current characteristics, absolute gaps, and impact mechanisms pertaining to the construction of digital villages is insufficient. Based on the regional unevenness that characterizes digital village construction, this study proposes a research framework for digital technology-enabled village construction, which integrates three major factors, namely technology, institutions, and human resources; thus, the comprehensive assessment pertaining to the level of digital village construction is enhanced. This study, which applies the aforementioned research framework, constructs an index system for evaluating the construction level of digital villages, and to reveal the characteristics pertaining to regional heterogeneity and the main influencing factors pertaining to the construction level of digital villages in China (study period; 2015–2020), it utilizes the Dagum Gini coefficient method and the spatial econometric model. Consequently, the researchers observe the following: First, the level of digital village construction in China exhibits a “W-shaped” recovery growth. Second, with respect to the regional level, the eastern region exhibits the highest level of digital village construction, followed by central and western regions; furthermore, we observe that the eastern and western regions account for the greatest intra-regional variation, and that with regard to the overall difference, the inter-regional gap represents the main causative factor. Finally, with regard to influencing factors, technology and innovation capabilities, occupational differentiation of farmers, economic development significantly contribute to the level of digital village construction, whereas fiscal autonomy exerts a significant inhibiting effect. In regard to the level of digital village construction, the research framework and results may provide a novel analytical framework for examining the main sources of regional unevenness, and it may also provide a reference for decision-making, which can influence the construction of digital villages in China as well as in other countries.

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Regional unevenness in the construction of digital villages: A case study of China

2023

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Tourism Development in the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the Foothills of the Eastern Himalayas

Dkhar

2024

Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts

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The Himalayas' most distinctive characteristics are the snow-covered mountains, the diverse flora, and wildlife and the breath-taking scenery. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill station. It is a part of the Eastern Himalayas foothills. From Shillong, Meghalaya, on bright autumn and winter mornings, one may view the Himalayan Range in the direction of north. The easternmost district in the State of Meghalaya, Jaintia Hills, is one of the States 12 Districts. East and West Jaintia are the two districts that make up Jaintia Hills. Jaintia hills is a popular tourist destination with a lot of natural, peaceful, and picturesque views. It is situated in a mountainous area. Compared to East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills District has a higher level of tourism activity. This chapter is designed based on secondary data and observation method which attempts to investigate the tourism development in West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas.

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Exploring Rural Tourism as a Driver for Sustainable Growth in Meghalaya

Maheshwari,

Jasrotia

2024

Special Interest Trends for Sustainable Tourism

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Rural tourism plays a significant role in fostering sustainable growth in rural areas by leveraging their natural, cultural, and heritage resources to attract visitors while preserving the environment and supporting local communities. Sustainable rural tourism development involves a balance between economic viability, environmental integrity, and socio-cultural authenticity. Rural tourism helps to promote sustainable living and can be seen as a potential means to support local economy and growth, i.e. inclusive. 70% of Indian economy is built on agricultural and allied activities which establish a larger prospect for rural tourism. The government has thus realized the true potential of rural India. In this chapter, an attempt is made to research the capacity of rural tourism in Meghalaya; thereby analyzing role of public private departments, community participation, and various aspects for sustainable rural growth. This research examines the opportunities and challenges of Meghalaya that will retain the potential of economic growth capacity in terms of rural tourism.

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Rural Tourism and Its Impact on the Economy

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References 15 publications

Regional unevenness in the construction of digital villages: A case study of China

Regional unevenness in the construction of digital villages: A case study of China

Tourism Development in the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the Foothills of the Eastern Himalayas

Exploring Rural Tourism as a Driver for Sustainable Growth in Meghalaya

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