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AN ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF THENMALA ECO - TOURISM PROJECT IN KERALA

Thenmala is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. Thenmala in Malayalam means “honey hills”. The present study made an evaluation of the eco- tourism project at Thenmala with the specific objectives of analyzing the barriers to develop eco- tourism and eco- enterprises and to find out...

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Hlavní autor: JOLLYAMMA GEORGE AND MERRY ZACHARIAH
Médium: Printed Book
Vydáno: ASIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 2011
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On-line přístup:http://10.26.1.76/ks/005997.pdf
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520 |a Thenmala is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. Thenmala in Malayalam means “honey hills”. The present study made an evaluation of the eco- tourism project at Thenmala with the specific objectives of analyzing the barriers to develop eco- tourism and eco- enterprises and to find out the socio economic impact. The study has carried out primary survey among the executives, guides, staff, local people and tourists using a structured interview schedule. The time series and cross sectional analysis helped to draw inferences and make projections on the immense potential of Eco-tourism Centers in promoting ecological balance ,traditional culture and values, rare artisan skills and handicraft industries of rural Kerala. The unparallel and unique eco-diversity and scenic beauty of Thenmala is definitely attracting international acclaim. The centre was incurring losses in its infancy, but since 2007-08, it is showing an increasing trend in profit. The advantage of the centre is that it satisfies all four categories of eco-tourists-dedicated, general, casual and recreational. .The study found that the implementation of the project was according to the basic principles of eco-tourism and that the centre has succeeded in achieving the desired objectives to a great extent. The distinctive character of the centre deserves national attention of policy makers in the economic, environmental and tourism spheres 
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