Sustainable tourism development model for policy formulation

KGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In recent years, sustainable tourism has gained significant attention due to integrating economic, social, and environmental goals into tourism development. Bangladesh, with its diverse cultural and geographical aspects, faces challenges in its tourism sector. To tackle these issues, a comprehensive and sustainable model for tourism development is needed, incorporating sustainability into all development and management phases. The study aims to develop a sustainable tourism development model for Bangladesh's socioeconomic and environmental resources.METHODS: The study uses a qualitative research method guided by a review of the available secondary data – policies, literature, and domestic and international case studies. This study also applies the thematic analysis of the data gathered in the study method to address a policy gap in Bangladesh's tourism sustainability by identifying a whole system policy strategy.FINDINGS: The sustainable tourism development model suggests cooperation between government agencies, local community members, the commercial sector, and non-governmental organizations. Environmental Impact Assessments, conservation, and climate change mitigation should be included in tourist management. The approach emphasizes community empowerment, non-uniform tourist benefits, and cultural conservation. The study suggests that Bangladesh's sustainable tourism development should be dynamic, flexible, and contingent on sustainability principles to its fullest (۱۰۰%).CONCLUSION: The sustainable tourism development model is a holistic approach to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable tourism policies, focusing on ensuring economic growth, environmental conservation, and social equity integration. By involving stakeholders and promoting community participation, the model addresses concerns about power, strategy, and interests, and promotes principles of eco-tourism, smart tourism, and climate resilience. This research contributes to a significant policy formulation for the tourism industry in Bangladesh by proposing a sustainable tourism development model.

کلیدواژه ها:

sustainable tourism ، Policy Formulation ، Environmental impact assessment ، Stakeholder engagement ، Tourism development model