Analyzing socio-economic impacts of tourism : Case of Lumbini region- Nepal
K.C., Shambhu; Gewali, Jhabindra (2014)
K.C., Shambhu
Gewali, Jhabindra
Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014122220639
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014122220639
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The first objective of this Thesis is to identify, select, and analyze the socio- economic impacts of faith tourism in Lumbini region. The second objective is to present the impacts in context of changing business environment. And the last objective is to develop strategies for economic progress in a society.
In this research work previous reports, theses, literatures and reviews were studied to get an idea about the socio-economic impacts of faith tourism in Lumbini region. In addition, strategic management, faith tourism, Buddhism, overall tourism in Nepal and Lumbini region was studied before conducting thesis work. Qualitative research method is used in this single-case study. The main data collection method is used by conducting semi-structured interviews via telephone with three experts from various fields, questionnaire survey, and direct observation. Literature review is used as a source for secondary data.
The results of this research indicate that there are socio-economic impacts of faith tourism on Lumbini region and their roles towards economic prosperity of Lumbini region. In addition, a set of strategies was formulated in this research that leads towards socio-economic development in Lumbini region. Further research on the topic is suggested to help the Nepal Tourism Board in reviewing the strategies in the context of changing business environment.
In this research work previous reports, theses, literatures and reviews were studied to get an idea about the socio-economic impacts of faith tourism in Lumbini region. In addition, strategic management, faith tourism, Buddhism, overall tourism in Nepal and Lumbini region was studied before conducting thesis work. Qualitative research method is used in this single-case study. The main data collection method is used by conducting semi-structured interviews via telephone with three experts from various fields, questionnaire survey, and direct observation. Literature review is used as a source for secondary data.
The results of this research indicate that there are socio-economic impacts of faith tourism on Lumbini region and their roles towards economic prosperity of Lumbini region. In addition, a set of strategies was formulated in this research that leads towards socio-economic development in Lumbini region. Further research on the topic is suggested to help the Nepal Tourism Board in reviewing the strategies in the context of changing business environment.