Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Resort Business on Local Communities in Bangladesh: A Study on Sajek Valley
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The study focuses on the inclusivity of tourism development and the impacts of tourism and resort business on Sajek Valley. It employs both qualitative and quantitative research methodology. The research effectively quantifies economic, social, and environmental dimensions using a quantitative approach, where necessary primary data were collected from residents and stakeholders. The Smart PLS framework facilitated the modeling of complex interactions among the effects of resort businesses. The result indicates that all tested hypotheses were accepted, revealing positive relationships between resort development, including economic growth, social interaction & community. Articles, books, periodicals, newspapers, and journals are studied as secondary data collection tools, and qualitative analysis is done based on past literature. However, the findings also underscore critical concerns regarding cultural erosion and environmental degradation associated with rapid resort expansion. The study emphasizes the imperative for community engagement, responsible resort practices, and the implementation of sustainable tourism development strategies to mitigate adverse effects.
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