Challenges and Economic Opportunities of Cultural Heritage Tourism Development In Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.432.2583-2093Keywords:
Cultural heritage, Tourism, Challenges, Development-Opportunities, EconomicAbstract
Tourism is the practice of traveling for leisure, recreation, or business purposes to destinations outside one's usual environment. It involves visiting places of interest, staying in accommodations, and engaging in activities such as sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The Kaushambi district in Uttar Pradesh has a rich cultural heritage that offers significant economic opportunities through cultural heritage tourism. However, the region also faces several obstacles that are necessary to fully realize it’s potential. These challenges include the lack of infrastructure and amenities such as transportation, accommodation, and information centers, the need for a skilled workforce, effective marketing and promotion strategies, and the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage sites. Despite these obstacles, the tourism industry's contribution to the creation of jobs, higher revenue generation, and overall economic growth is significant. Additionally, cultural heritage tourism can support the promotion of regional specialties like cuisine and handicrafts. Effective strategies for the region's sustainable tourism development must be created to reap these benefits.
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