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Leveraging Upscale Homestays for Sustainable Tourism and Local Community Livings in Sikkim - India Dam, Supriya
Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Synergies for Sustainable Tourism Resilience in Challenging Times @ Bali Journa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15678809

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The study examines the homestay landscape in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), with a particular focus on Sikkim, India. Homestays offer alternative accommodations for visitors in natural settings, providing a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of towns. They also play a crucial role in spreading tourism from crowded areas to less-frequented destinations and serve as a direct source of income for local communities. Recent data reveals that homestays account for 51.36 percent of total accommodations, indicating a shift towards homestays as part of a sustainable tourism strategy. However, findings show that homestay owners face economic challenges in maintaining their businesses. For instance, in Gangtok, the hotel border capacity density (BCD) reaches 18.9 per square kilometer, raising concerns about the area's environmental fragility. The recent inclusion of the Pakyong and Soreng districts in the eastern and western zones, which have sizeable number of homestays, is viewed as a positive step towards spreading tourism activity. However, the results indicate that the strategy of directing tourists to homestays from overcrowded urban areas has not met its objectives. The study suggests attracting high-end tourists to homestays by offering modern amenities and a welcoming, homelike atmosphere, which may lead to the emergence of special interest homestays.
Ecotourism Dynamics and AI Integration: Study of Dumboor Lake in Tripura, India Dam, Supriya
Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Bali Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/fpcbhs55

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This study assesses the ecotourism potential of Tripura with a specific focus on Dumboor Lake by integrating tourist inflow trends, destination rankings, visitor characteristics, and perceptions toward artificial intelligence (AI) in tourism management. The primary objective is to understand the emerging role of AI in strengthening sustainability, enhancing visitor experience, and improving safety and environmental monitoring in lake tourism. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining secondary data on domestic and foreign tourist arrivals and online travel platform rankings with a field survey of 112 tourists conducted along the banks of Dumboor Lake. Findings indicate a substantial rise in tourist inflow between 2022 and 2024, underscoring the growing economic relevance of the lake within Tripura’s tourism landscape. Although heritage sites dominate digital rankings, natural and ecotourism destinations such as Dumboor Lake show significant scope for improved promotion, infrastructure investment, and technological integration. Survey results reveal that visitors are largely family and excursion groups, represent budget-to-mid-range expenditure patterns, and prefer self-organised travel. Perception analysis confirms strong acceptance of AI applications for ecosystem management, navigation, immersive experiences, and safety services. Statistical tests further establish that technological, environmental, institutional, and social factors significantly influence AI adoption. The study highlights the need for sustainable development, digital enhancement, and community-driven ecotourism strategies in Tripura.
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