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Sustainable Tourism in Bangladesh: The Demand for Investment and Development

  • Md. Asad Iqbal Chowdhury
  • , Md Alauddin
  • , Mohammad Rahim Uddin

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

Abstract

This research places particular emphasis on sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. Theoretical understanding with some facts and figures are used to understand the different aspects of sustainable tourism in Bangladesh perspective. This research outlines the scope, importance, challenges, and suggestions to promote and ensure sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is observing a growing trend in the tourism industry. This research discusses the scope of sustainable tourism from multiple dimensions from Bangladesh’s perspective. Then it briefly shows the importance of ensuring sustainability in the tourism industry of Bangladesh. After that, it identifies some challenges that the tourism industry facing and can face implementing sustainable tourism in Bangladesh. On the basis of the challenges, some propositions are also given to improve the process of achieving sustainable tourism. Moreover, worldwide experiences are brought into the debate, making it more significance-focused to offer some recommendations that could be helpful to Bangladesh’s promotion of sustainable tourism. This research views sustainable tourism not only for increasing the awareness of the tourists but also for improving the policies related to the tourism industry. This research considers the past experiences from around the world and even the probable future consequences. In addition, this research helps future researchers as guidance to do their extensive research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTourism in Bangladesh
Subtitle of host publicationInvestment and Development Perspectives
EditorsAzizul Hassan
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer 
Chapter22
Pages363-381
ISBN (Electronic)978-981-16-1858-1
ISBN (Print)978-981-16-1857-4, 978-981-16-1860-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  3. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Research Keywords

  • Sustainable tourism
  • Bangladesh
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
  • Society

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