Promoting Responsible Tourism for Sustainable Destination Development

Seema Tripathi , Neeraj Shukla

Pages: 20-27

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Abstract:

Responsible tourism has become a strategy for promoting sustainable development of destinations particularly in areas experiencing swift tourism expansion and rising environmental and cultural challenges. This article investigates how responsible tourism methods—including involving the community conserving resources practicing conduct and developing sustainable infrastructure—help establish tourism sites that are balanced, resilient and inclusive. In this research paper, we studied the key principles, common challenges, and practical approaches related to responsible tourism. The results show that responsibility should be shared by governments, travelers, local communities, and the tourism industry. In this study, we are showing that the responsible tourism helps enrich visitor experiences, protects the environment, strengthens local economies, and keeps cultural traditions alive.

Keywords:

Responsible Tourism, Sustainable Development, Community Participation, Tourism Ethics, Destination Management, Environmental Conservation

DOI URL:- https://doi.org/10.55524/irmss.2025.1.1.4