Homestays as Agents for Responsible Tourism: A Comprehensive Case Study

Veerta Tantia (Christ University, India), K. B. Rishikesh (Christ University, India), and Diya Susan Biju (Christ University, India)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 232
EISBN13: 9798369374993|DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4151-3.ch012
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Abstract

The significance of implementing sustainable tourism practices has grown in light of the challenges of climate change and the diminishing availability of resources. Responsible tourism practices prioritize proactive engagement over mere adherence to sustainable practices. Therefore, the importance of responsibility cannot be overstated with the recovery and conservation efforts within the tourism sector. Responsibility should extend to the guests and encompass the environment, staff, and residents. Therefore, the present study aims to examine the potential for homestays to implement responsible tourist practices and maintain resilience. To accomplish the study's objective, an interview was conducted with a homestay owner in Shimla and Ratnari. Based on the author's understanding and the available literature on responsible tourism, there appears to be a dearth of studies about applying responsible tourism principles within the context of homestays. Therefore, the present study is of significant importance.
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