Sustainable Hospitality in North East India

Description

Tourism and hospitality are among the most dynamic and rapidly evolving industries in the world, serving as powerful engines of economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development. As India continues to harness its rich natural, cultural, and human resources, the potential of specialized forms of tourism—such as rural, eco, tea, culinary, and heritage tourism—is increasingly being recognized as vital for inclusive and responsible growth.
This edited volume, ” Sustainable Hospitality in NorthEast India: Education, Innovation, and Emerging Trends,” brings together a diverse collection of research papers that offer fresh insights into the multifaceted nature of tourism across the Indian subcontinent. The chapters included here explore an array of themes ranging from consumer behaviour and digital transformation in tourism to region-specific studies in the Northeastern states, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
Each contribution in this book adds to the growing discourse around tourism as a means of community empowerment, cultural preservation, economic upliftment, and environmental sustainability. The book opens the volume with a study on the role of key factors influencing consumer behaviour in the tourism and hospitality industry, setting the tone for understanding market dynamics. Subsequent chapters examine employment generation in regions like Barak Valley, culinary tourism prospects in Northeast India, and the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh, among many others.
Special attention has been given to the Northeastern region of India—a land of immense yet underexplored tourism potential. Scholars and practitioners have provided valuable analyses on eco-tourism in Sikkim, handloom-based tribal tourism in Meghalaya, cultural tourism in Manipur and Sivasagar, and emerging opportunities in districts like Dima Hasao and Naharkatia.
This volume also addresses new tourism frontiers such as sports tourism through traditional Polo in Manipur, film and events tourism in Assam, and green tourism centered on natural wetlands like Chatla. These chapters not only highlight unique regional identities but also suggest strategic directions for policymakers, destination planners, and entrepreneurs.
We are confident that this compilation will serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, tourism professionals, and development agencies. It brings together rigorous research, ground-level insights, and forward-looking ideas to inspire sustainable practices in tourism and hospitality across India.