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Volume 1 Issue 1-2


Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development

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7 articles
ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 5 March 2025

Safeguarding Heritage Buildings: Balancing Bat Conservation with Effective Tourism Management

Biyas Ghosh, Manager Rajdeo Singh

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 1–13 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.24

This study investigates the complex relationship between insectivorous bats and built heritage, focusing on their presence in historic structures such as the 17th-century Chander Nagar Gate in Lucknow, India. While bats play a beneficial ecological role in regulating insect populations and supporting agricultural ecosystems, the

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 12 March 2025

Transforming Smart Hospitality: Leveraging AI and IoT for Sustainable Tourism, Enhanced Guest Experience, and Cybersecurity Resilience

Priyant Banerjee, Arshad Bhat

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 14–26 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.87

The global hospitality sector is on track to hit an impressive $5.8 trillion by 2027, underscoring the growing necessity for digital transformation particularly through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This research undertakes a detailed analysis, drawing on secondary data from more than 500 travell

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 15 March 2025

Reimagining Tourism: A Creative Model for Destinations Facing Negative Impacts

Moisés David Hernández Matorel

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 27–41 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.117

Tourism has been recognized as a significant driver of economic growth across the globe. Nonetheless, numerous destinations are increasingly facing negative consequences, including the erosion of cultural heritage, authenticity and the emergence of environmental, social, and economic challenges that disproportionately affect loc

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 18 March 2025

Exploring Heritage Resources for Sustainable Cultural HeritageTourism Development in Nanka, Orumba North Local GovernmentArea of Anambra State, Nigeria

Joy Nneka Uchenye Ejikeme, Emmanuel Chijioke Mmadu

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 42–65 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i1.157

Despite the growing recognition of cultural heritage as a catalyst for sustainable tourism in Nigeria, rural communities like Nanka that possess unique heritage assets remain underexplored in academic literature and policy frameworks. This study addresses the research gap by conducting an ethnographic assessment of Nanka’s tangi

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 10 August 2025

Tourism Pressure and Vegetation Dynamics in the Carpathian Mountains

Dmytro Kasiyanchuk

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 66-78 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.265

This study investigates the impact of recreational tourism on vegetation dynamics in the Carpathians, focusing on the ecological effects of infrastructure expansion and seasonal tourist flows. Analysis of NDVI trends from 2015–2025 indicates overall high vegetation productivity, but with significant localized declines. From peak

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 12 September 2025

Tourism Project Screening Approach in Environmental Impact Assessment in Vietnam

Nguyen Thanh Tuong

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 79-100 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.235

In the context of the strong development of the tourism industry in Vietnam, tourism projects are increasingly expanding in scale and location, especially in environmentally sensitive areas such as special-use forests, coastal areas and nature reserves. Although they contribute greatly to economic growth and employment, these pr

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 17 September 2025

Road Infrastructure and Tourism in Nigeria: Evidence from Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ekiti State

Samuel Taiwo Olabosinde

Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development · 117–132 · 10.63385/etsd.v1i2.108

This study explores the influence of road transport infrastructure quality on tourism patronage at Ikogosi Warm Spring, a notable eco-tourism destination in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The importance of accessible and reliable road infrastructure in stimulating tourism growth, particularly in rural settings, cannot be overemphasized.

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