About the Book
Special Interest Tourism: Exploring Dimensions, Impacts, and Future Trends”” edited by Arnab Gantait, Dr. Kuldeep Singh, and Dr. Reena Sharma, is a seminal work that delves into the burgeoning field of Special Interest Tourism (SIT). This book elucidates how SIT is reshaping the travel industry by offering tailored experiences to niche interests such as cultural immersion, adventure pursuits, eco-conscious exploration, and health and wellness journeys. By catering to individual preferences, SIT not only enhances the travel experience but also promotes sustainable practices, fostering a harmonious blend of meaningful experiences and responsible tourism.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of diverse dimensions of SIT, analyzing its impacts on destinations, communities, and the environment. It also explores future trends in niche tourism and provides insights into best practices for sustainable and responsible special interest tourism. With scholarly papers covering a wide range of topics within Special Interest Tourism (SIT), this compilation serves as an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of SIT.
About the Author
Arnab Gantait, a former UGC Project Fellow, is an independent tourism researcher with a PGDM in Tourism & Travel from IITTM (2012-2014) and UGC-NET qualification (2014). With over three years of industry experience, he has published 17 research articles and garnered 110+ citations. His research covers Responsible Tourism, Rural Tourism, Pro-poor Tourism, Heritage and Cultural Tourism, Community-based Tourism, Community-Based Conservation, ICT in Education etc. Honoured with the “”IRSD Prominent Researcher Award”” in 2023, his work is widely recognized on Google Scholar, SSRN, and ResearchGate.
Dr. Kuldeep Singh currently serves as Assistant Professor in Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Haryana, India. He completed his Ph.D. in tourism from Maharishi Dayanand University (Rohtak) in India in 2020. He is also a UGC NET- JRF qualified. Dr. Singh has also served the tourism industry for couple of years and more than three years in academics. Dr. Singh has so far published 30+ research articles in both international and national referred journals as well as in edited books in the field of Tourism. Currently, He is serving as an editor of book series in various reputed publications (Emerald, IIP series). Dr. Singh is passionate about the academic areas of Service Quality Management, Rural tourism, Ecotourism, and Sustainable tourism. He also won aspiring researchers welcome award from Indian Hospitality Congress. His credential may be verified on various research platforms like Google Scholar, SSRN, LinkedIn, Academia, and Research Gate.
Dr. Reena Sharma, is an erudite academician and a qualified doctorate, offering 19+ years of global experience in providing visionary leadership and imparting quality education and training to a wider range of aspiring individuals & talented professionals. She has edited books, organised international conferences published 20 + articles and guided PhD scholars. Currently she serves as WICCI President Tourism & Hospitality, Haryana. Honoured as Exceptional Women of the Year 2023 by Women Economic Forum.
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