Tourism Opportunities and Challenges in Rajasthan (2013–2023): A Sustainable Regional Tourism Development Perspective

Author(s)	Dr. Mamta Meena
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract Rajasthan has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic tourism regions, combining heritage, desert ecology, wildlife, pilgrimage, and event tourism within a diversified economic structure. Between 2013 and 2023, the state experienced rapid tourism growth, a severe pandemic-induced disruption, and a strong recovery phase. This study analyses tourism trends, spatial concentration patterns, environmental pressures, and climate vulnerabilities in Rajasthan using a sustainable regional development framework. By integrating domestic and international tourism data with theoretical perspectives such as Butler’s Tourism Area Life Cycle and carrying capacity theory, the study identifies structural opportunities and long-term sustainability challenges. The findings suggest that while Rajasthan has demonstrated remarkable resilience and expansion, the transition from volume-based tourism growth to value-based sustainable development is essential. A GIS-integrated and climate-sensitive policy framework is proposed to ensure balanced regional tourism growth and ecological preservation.
Keywords	Keywords: Rajasthan Tourism, Sustainable Development, Heritage Tourism, Carrying Capacity, Climate Change, Regional Planning
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-07-02
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.70495

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