Avahan: A Journal on Hospitalty and Tourism

Deepanshu Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Hotel Management, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, IN

Abstract

The present tourism scenario concerning recreational diving activities in Andamans has generated an increased demand for the development of diving tourism in the Andaman seas. The present report draws upon experiences regarding the promotion of sub-aquatic activities found in Andamans, analyses the steps required for cementing diving tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Marine Protected Areas, and describes what an adequate management plan should ideally encompass, in order to ensure the conservation of the marine environment and subsequently the long term viability of this highly profitable form of ecotourism.

Keywords

Diving Tourism, Marine Protected Areas, Management, Biodiversity.

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Deepanshu Singh ¹, Mamta Bhatnagar ²

Affiliations
1 SOTHSM, IGNOU, New Delhi, IN
2 Sridhar University, Pilani, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Small hotels are considered as the backbone of the tourism industry but at the same time create a noteworthy problem of Solid Waste at any destination. So far, a little or no research has been done on the Solid Waste Management practices of these units. Most of the solid waste generated by these hotels goes to the open dumps, landfills or on any of the hill slopes of the destination. This study opts for a positive approach and looks out for the Solid Waste Management techniques adopted by these hotels and also the role played by government agencies towards these establishments so as to manage the waste effectively. The results exposed a bare fact that only few of the hotels were interested in implementing solid waste management techniques in their properties either because of the apparent problems or the hoteliers themselves were unaware on the SWM issues. This study proposes a best practice model for the government agencies which can be implemented by them. The local authorities should play a good role in eradicating this problem and should educate the waste generators about proper and effective Solid Waste Management techniques and methods.

Keywords

Small Hotels, Dumps, Solid Waste, Local Authorities, Waste Generators.

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