SUCCESSFUL GEO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: BALANCING PROFITABILITY, CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINALBE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
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Objective: The thesis explores the challenge of the successful development of geo-tourism in respect of the trade-off for economic interests, conservation of cultural heritage and sustainable management of destinations. Method: For instance, we perform data analysis using scientific literature, secondary data analysis, and international experience comparison. The possibility of effective management of geo-tourism will also be probed by the case of developing tourist centers. Results:
The study findings look at the economic contributions of geo-tourism, issues relating to cultural heritage protection, and the management of sustainable destination factors. The study showed the importance of joint venture between government, private organizations, and locals for the growth of geo-tourism. Novelty: In fact, to support the needs for the cooperation of the relevant parts, geo-tourism has become an emerging modern solution to a key challenge of sustainable tourism while integrating heritage protection with the development of the tourist economy.
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