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Developing tourism in Wetland Destinations: A study based on Tanguar Haor, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates the tourism potential of Tanguar Haor, a Ramsar-designated wetland in Bangladesh, in light of its increasing importance as a destination. Qualitative methodology was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 15 participants to understand visitor perceptions, infrastructure deficiencies, and environmental concerns. Thematic analysis of the collected data indicates that sustainable tourism strategies should be integrated to reconcile ecological protection with developmental aspirations. Community engagement, improved infrastructure, and pollution mitigation are essential to implementing sustainable tourism practices. By tackling these multidimensional challenges, Tanguar Haor has the potential to be a model wetland tourism destination that integrates biodiversity conservation and socioeconomic benefits. This study enhances academic discourse on sustainable tourism in environmentally vulnerable wetland destinations.

Source: Journal of Tourism Theory and Research

DOI: 10.24288/jttr.1561821

Authors: Tanvir Ahmed, Sanjoy Kumar Acharjee, Ummy Hany Urmila

Institutions: Noakhali Science and Technology University, Cox's Bazar International University

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407855220

FWCI: 7.093

Cites: 47

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10