Promoting Sustainable Rural Development Through Community-Based Tourism

Sd Amasha Sumanapala and Sk Naradda Gamage

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: Community-based tourism (CBT) is a viable alternative to promoting sustainable rural development. In the same vein, sustainable rural development is possible by reinforcing the priority of local policies and increasing the involvement of local communities in the development process to achieve positive socio-economic and ecological-environmental impacts. Rural communities face numerous challenges, including economic limitations, socio-cultural preservation issues, and environmental degradation, which can hinder long-term Sustainability. CBT offers a solution by directly involving local communities in the planning and management of tourism, ensuring that economic benefits are equitably distributed, cultural heritage is preserved, and the natural environment is protected. By aligning tourism activities with the community’s socio-economic and environmental goals; CBT Can create a balanced framework for development. The review comes up with a conceptual framework that explores the role of CBT in enhancing sustainable rural development. Therefore, this proposal argues that CBT provides a steady income stream and straightens the resilience of rural communities by integrating sustainable practices into tourism, ultimately contributing to long-term sustainable rural development.

Keywords: Community-Based Tourism; SDGs; Sustainable Rural Development; Sustainable Tourism Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O1 O18 R11 Z11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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