Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable Ecotourism: A case study of Altyn-Emel National Park, Kazakhstan

Arman Camilla (2023) Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable Ecotourism: A case study of Altyn-Emel National Park, Kazakhstan. Kereskedelmi, Vendéglátóipari és Idegenforgalmi Kar.

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Absztrakt (kivonat)

Kazakhstan’s Almaty area is home to numerous naturalattractions that have the potential to draw tourists from all around the world.However, the rapid pace of urbanization and industrialization in the region hasled to a number of ecological challenges, including massive air pollution,water scarcity, and habitat destruction. In order to capitalize on thepotential of Kazakhstan's natural beauty while preserving its fragileecosystem, it is essential to develop responsible eco-tourism strategies thatpromote sustainable economic growth while minimizing negative impacts on theenvironment. National parks, as a distinct category of protected regions, suchas Altyn-Emel National Park, hold immense potential for fostering eco-tourismdue to their primary objectives of ecosystem conservation and managing land usefor ecological, educational, scientific, and recreational pursuits. Early in the millennium,ecotourism research in Kazakhstan started to pick up steam, but there is stilla dearth of highly specialized research output and interest. This researchevaluates the amount of literature on ecotourism in the nation while alsotaking into account the difficulties raised by famous Kazakhstani experts. Thestudy begins with a thorough examination of the development of ecotourismresearch, examining its conceptualization, historical background, challenges,and significance to the research community. It also explores previous andpresent research priorities, potential new research, and the value of studiesdone in Altyn-Emel National Park. Researchers looking to understand thedevelopment of ecotourism studies in the context of Kazakhstan would benefitgreatly from the analysis and literature review, which also offers a thoroughdescription of the current ecotourism market. The purpose of this study is toclose a substantial knowledge and information gap regarding ecotourism inKazakhstan’s Almaty region and the country itself. By doing this, we want toempower the region's local communities so they may take part in and profit fromprojects for sustainable development while defending their natural and culturalheritage. In addition, the study aims to offer helpful recommendations that canimprove ecotourism and community empowerment in Kazakhstan.

Intézmény

Budapesti Gazdasági Egyetem

Kar

Kereskedelmi, Vendéglátóipari és Idegenforgalmi Kar

Tanszék

Turizmus Tanszék

Tudományterület/tudományág

NEM RÉSZLETEZETT

Szak

Turizmus-menedzsment

Mű típusa:	diplomadolgozat (NEM RÉSZLETEZETT)
Kulcsszavak:	Altyn-Emel Conservation, Community-based Ecotourism, Cultural and Environmental Preservation, Local Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Tourism Practices
SWORD Depositor:	Archive User
Felhasználói azonosító szám (ID):	Archive User
Rekord készítés dátuma:	2023. Aug. 03. 16:31
Utolsó módosítás:	2023. Aug. 03. 16:31

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