Assignment on Tourism and Sustainable Development

Running head: TOURISM
Tourism and Sustainable Development
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TOURISM
Table of Contents
Ellora Caves.....................................................................................................................................2
Strategy and Implementation...........................................................................................................2
Policies and Procedures...................................................................................................................3
Varkala Beach..................................................................................................................................3
Strategy and Implementation...........................................................................................................3
Public policies and regulations for Varkala Beach..........................................................................4
Recommendations............................................................................................................................5
Bibliography:...................................................................................................................................6

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Ellora Caves
The Ellora is of the most visited tourist destinations in India which are extremely
connected to the heritage of the country. It features on the UNESCO World Heritage site list as
well. The public policies and regulations of the government do not contribute sufficiently
towards sustainability of the Ellora caves in spite of its importance on the tourism map of India.
The public policies in the state regarding tourism has changed much regarding the sustaining the
tourist destinations and sustenance of tourism in the state of Maharashtra.
Strategy and Implementation
The Archeological Survey of India is responsible for protecting the heritage sites. Thus,
in other words the condition of the Ellora Caves and its surrounding areas actually show lack of
actual enforcement of the public policies and regulations from the government towards
sustenance of the caves. Sustainability in tourist destinations can be implemented by gaining the
support of the local people and business firms in implementing these strategies. For example, the
in order to preserve the environment of the Ellora Caves, the Government of Maharashtra can
gain participation of the people and the companies residing in and around Mumbai, which is the
commercial hub of India. Sustainable tourism provides several economic developmental
opportunities to the local communities, the state government, and the central government as well.
This is applicable for the Ellora caves as the government of Maharashtra maintains the Ellora
caves and the surrounding region in ways to prevent pollution and haphazard cropping of hotels,
the area would be healthier and attract more tourists.