Sustainability Challenges in Tourism Industries of Bangladesh: A Strategic Management Approach
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https://doi.org/10.18034/abr.v15i1.751Keywords:
Sustainable tourism, Bangladesh tourism industry, Strategic management, Environmental challenges, Socioeconomic impacts, Ecotourism, Community-based tourism, Policy implications, Tourism development, Sustainable development goalsAbstract
The Bangladeshi tourism industry needs strategic management to achieve long-term growth and environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The research aims to identify the sustainability difficulties of Bangladesh’s tourism industry, evaluate their causes, and provide strategic remedies. Tourism’s environmental, socioeconomic, and managerial effects are assessed using secondary data from literature, government papers, and case studies. Significant results include ecological damage, overtourism, unequal economic advantages, and insufficient regulatory enforcement. Lack of community participation and technological integration in tourist management are also significant challenges. Ecotourism, community-based tourism, and innovative tourism technology can address these issues. A comprehensive National Sustainable Tourism Strategy, improved environmental enforcement, incentives for eco-friendly tourism, and increased community engagement in decision-making are needed. Sustainable tourism development in Bangladesh can be achieved by incorporating sustainability into national policy, fostering public-private partnerships, and empowering local communities through capacity-building initiatives. Bangladesh may utilize strategic management to promote tourism as a driver of economic growth, environmental preservation, and social development.
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