STAKEHOLDERS PERCEPTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN LESSER HIMALAYAS- A REVIEW STUDY

Abstract

The Stakeholder Perception factor encompassed the beliefs, concerns, and willingness of stakeholders to engage in sustainable practices. The paper examines the perception of stakeholders towards sustainable tourism development in Lesser Himalayas. Sustainable tourism is increasingly recognized as a crucial approach for balancing economic development with environmental conservation and social well-being. This paper investigates the various paraments of stakeholder perception and sustainable tourism development in the lesser mountains of Himalayas, focusing on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability, as well as government support. This study investigates the ideas of sustainable tourism, stakeholder involvement, and the variables impacting stakeholder perception in the context of tourism development through an extensive analysis of the literature. The study uses a mixed-methods approach to gather information from several stakeholder groups in the Lesser Himalayas, including surveys, interviews, and observations. To find patterns and themes pertaining to stakeholder perception, the data is subjected to content analysis and thematic analysis methodologies. The study will help in knowing the stakeholder perception in attaining the pillars of Sustainable Tourism Development in Lesser Himalayas.