Sustainable Tourism (SDG Target 8.9)

SDG Target 8.9 addresses the need to devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.

Faith and Heritage: The Future of Religious Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
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Introduction: In recent years, religious tourism has gained global momentum due to its growing significance as a sustainable source of income. Unlike conventional tourism, which often relies on resources prone…

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Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
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Introduction In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented tourist footfall, with the valley welcoming approximately 20.2 million tourists (including nearly 50,000 foreign visitors) in 2023. However, this increased…

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Kashmir’s inland waterways: A path to economic and touristic transformation
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In 1949, Jawaharlal Nehru visited the United States and received the kind of reception that suits a national hero. However, his welcome in the United States paled in comparison to…

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G20 tourism working group meeting in Srinagar: Benefits and Opportunities
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As India acquired the presidency of G20, an intergovernmental forum that accounts for 80% of gross world product (GWP), 75% of international trade, 2/3 of the global population, and 60% of the world’s land…

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