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Papers by Satyajit Sinha

Journal of Special Education Technology

The Journal of Special Educational Technology (JOSET) has been a leading journal in the domain of... more The Journal of Special Educational Technology (JOSET) has been a leading journal in the domain of technology application in special education since 1978 (Journal Searches, 2023; Resurchify, 2022; SCI Journal, 2023; Scopus, 2022). In this bibliometric study, we examined JOSET’s growth, publication trends, contributions, and international collaborations using descriptive, intellectual, conceptual, and social structure analyses. Documents (i.e., articles, editorials, errata, letters, and notes) published in JOSET from 1996 to 2021 were retrieved from the Scopus database and analysed using Biblioshiny embedded in R studio. Co-citation and co-word analyses identified five and two clusters, respectively. The analysis of the collaboration structure in JOSET reveals a positive relationship among authors, with over 75% of publications resulting from collaboration. The results further suggest that the journal continues to keep pace with global trends and contemporary issues, which can enhance...

International Journal of Tourism Cities

Purpose Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model, this study aims to investigate how the int... more Purpose Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model, this study aims to investigate how the intention of Chinese guests to revisit a hotel (response) is triggered by the quality of the hotel’s hygiene protocols (stimulus) during the pandemic. Brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived customer trust were examined as the organism factors in this model. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative method was adopted to collect data via a structured online survey of 385 Chinese hotel guests. Their responses were analyzed using SPSS (v.26) and SmartPLS (3.3.2) software. Findings The quality of hotel hygiene protocols was found to have a significant impact on hotel brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived guest trust. Hotel brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived guest trust, in turn, demonstrated significant relationships with guests’ revisit intention. Research limitations/implications Theoretically, the present study offers a framework to ...

International Journal of Tourism Policy

________________________________________________________________ Tourism in heritage sites pushes... more ________________________________________________________________ Tourism in heritage sites pushes back on the criticism of whether or not globalization should be understood as a conflict between creation, civil rights, and the ecosystem, normative ideas often characteristic of specific grounded communities. Tourism in ancient heritage sites has been a popular form for decades and remains so. Therefore, many studies address sustainability issues in these locations by focusing on their economic and environmental aspects. By comparison, fewer studies address social sustainability in historical sites, particularly in the context of developing economies. Given the scarcity of such research, this study explores socialsustainability concerns in Hampi, India. The application of a qualitative methodology with triangulation techniques identified the objective of this study. Reflective thematic analysis identified three main themes: power, politics, and the ongoing tug of war between local people and authorities; heritage tourism development challenges in Hampi; and ''what is real,'' ie., the concerns of authenticity. ________________________________________________________________ Résumé: Le tourisme sur des sites patrimoniaux vient à l'encontre de la critique sur le point de savoir si la mondialisation doit ou non être comprise comme un conflit entre la création, les droits civils et l'écosystème, ces idées normatives étant souvent la caractéristique de communautés spécifiques bien établies. Le tourisme sur des sites anciens du patrimoine a

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this re... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts and advertising factors; while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than ...

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this re... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts and advertising factors; while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than ...

SRPN: Public Transport (Topic), 2021

Purpose- COVID-19 has serious implications for the tourism sector. Although the exact recovery an... more Purpose- COVID-19 has serious implications for the tourism sector. Although the exact recovery and resilience stages are uncertain; this article investigate the most psychological fear causing factors (negative motivators) as well as most avoided mode of transport during and post COVID-19. Research Method: A quantitative method was applied. 483 online surveys were collected using social networking platforms. Here in the survey 6 fear factors were listed and asked to rank later mean analysis was done. For mode of transport, data for each mode of transport was recorded independently with list of modes were listed and the respondents were asked to mark the mode which they (respondent) prefer to avoid during and post COVID-19 (Respondents were allowed to mark more than one choice) Results: The COVID-19 pandemic was contagious, with financial crises, travel restrictions, fears of death, and feelings of loneliness, fears of getting infected among the horrific tourist communities significa...

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this r... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community-based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts, and advertising factors while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than the joint family with regard to CBHMs.

ENLIGHTENING TOURISM. A PATHMAKING JOURNAL

COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New... more COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New Normal. Post-COVID-19 scenarios are predicted that impose specific criteria on travel choices that could change the present tourism equilibrium. Addressing these impulses is crucial for travel destinations for their resilience and recovery. This paper presents preliminary insights into present travel decisions and speculates about potential future, post-COVID-19 choices. An online survey of 449 participants used to investigate the underlying dimensions of destination selection motivations, and to explore the significant differences between the characteristics of travellers in destination-choice-based motivators (DCBMs) for destination selections post-COVID-19. Three motivators for the choice of destinations were derived: accessibility and discounting, health and hygiene, and the history of low incidences of COVID-19. Results also identified interrelationships between travel history and destination selection motivators: participants who had undergone a prolonged quarantine period were highly motivated by 'accessibility and discounting' and 'health and hygiene' factors. In contrast, people with no international travel experience were more concerned with low COVID-19 incidences in the destination(s).

Tourism

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist’s expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in understanding how inauthentic practices challenge the cultural identity of the destination.

Tourism is one of the main catalysts for the community development in India. It can be used as a ... more Tourism is one of the main catalysts for the community development in India. It can be used as a tool for fighting poverty. Growth of tourism in developing states, where widespread poverty exits, has paved way for policy makers to use tourism effectively t (GSDP) and eradicate poverty. It is labour intensive businesses which need people from different strata of society and results in increasing Economical Multiplier Effect (EME). Many states in India are encouraging inv backward class dwelling in the destination. International agencies are using tourism as a tool for alleviating poverty globally. The phenomenon of 'Pro type of 'conventional tourism' and has to be used wisely to achieve the desired objectives within the prescribed time limit .This conceptual research paper analyzes how tourism potentiality can be used as a measure to eradicate poverty and de Arunachal Pradesh where poverty is above national average and huge amount of untapped tourism resources is available.
Copyright©2016, Satyajit Sinha and Abdul Rishad. This unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Research Papers by Satyajit Sinha

Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites, 2022

The first epidemic of the modern world that has changed the course of the current civilization & ... more The first epidemic of the modern world that has changed the course of the current civilization & turned out to be a pandemic (i.e. COVID-19) has tremendously affected several industries including that of tourism & hospitality. Due to the multilevel impact, the whole world struggled to overcome this situation but with almost two years of its coexistence , people have now managed to change their style of living & social habits including that of the food habits. One of such food habits i.e. 'Eating out/ Dining out' was bound to change in the post-pandemic period due to the health advisories & closure of several hotels, restaurants and food outlets. The present research tries to find out the changes in the Eating out behaviour of the residents of Dharamshala (H.P.) in the pre & post-pandemic period. Further, it tries to identify the factors which affect the eating out behaviour of the residents & measure their importance in different periods (pre &post pandemic). The data were collected from 286 residents of Dharamshala region, through a structured questionnaire & analysed through reliability checks (Cronbach's Alpha-α), KMO & Bartlett's test, factor analysis, paired sample t-test and analysis of frequency & mean values. The results showed a significant decrease in the frequency of visits, purchasing/ordering, percentage of outside meals consumed, average spending etc, whereas the level of priority given by the residents to hygiene, food safety, quality, service & distribution etc has increased in the post-pandemic period. Hence various strategies were suggested for the restaurants/local eateries like, (1) Use of technology (automatic doors, sensor & timer enabled soap & sanitiser dispenser, online payments), (2) cost reduction tactics (controlling of food wastage, reduction in menu items), (3) training of employees (sanitisation ru les, HACCP rules) etc which were if adopted will certainly help them revive from the crisis slowly & steadily over the period.

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this r... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community-based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts, and advertising factors while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than the joint family with regard to CBHMs.

Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist's expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in unde

Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 2020

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist’s expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in understanding how inauthentic practices challenge the cultural identity of the destination.

Enlightening Tourism

COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a Ne... more COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New Normal. Post-COVID-19 scenarios are predicted that impose specific criteria on travel choices that could change the present tourism equilibrium. Addressing these impulses is crucial for travel destinations for their resilience and recovery. This paper presents preliminary insights into present travel decisions and speculates about potential future, post-COVID-19 choices. An online survey of 449 participants used to investigate the underlying dimensions of destination selection motivations, and to explore the significant differences between the characteristics of travellers in destination-choice-based motivators (DCBMs) for destination selections post-COVID-19. Three motivators for the choice of destinations were derived: accessibility and discounting, health and hygiene, and the history of low incidences of COVID-19. Results also identified interrelationships between travel history and destination selection motivators: participants who had undergone a prolonged quarantine period were highly motivated by ‘accessibility and discounting’and ‘health and hygiene’factors. In contrast, people with no international travel experience were more concerned with low COVID-19 incidences in the destination (s).

Anatolia

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have drastic effects on the tourism sector and has been pr... more The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have drastic effects on the tourism sector and has been predicted to have significant potential to reform future landscapes and servicescapes (Gössling et al., 2020). Although the specific stages of recovery and resilience remain uncertain, the revitalization of global tourism is predicted to take considerable time. Therefore, it is essential to adopt the right tone in preferred communication channels and marketing in the current precarious setting of fear of the virus, travel bans, shelter-in-place regulations, and economic downturn (Naumov et al., 2020; Prideaux et al., 2020).

Journal of Special Education Technology

The Journal of Special Educational Technology (JOSET) has been a leading journal in the domain of... more The Journal of Special Educational Technology (JOSET) has been a leading journal in the domain of technology application in special education since 1978 (Journal Searches, 2023; Resurchify, 2022; SCI Journal, 2023; Scopus, 2022). In this bibliometric study, we examined JOSET’s growth, publication trends, contributions, and international collaborations using descriptive, intellectual, conceptual, and social structure analyses. Documents (i.e., articles, editorials, errata, letters, and notes) published in JOSET from 1996 to 2021 were retrieved from the Scopus database and analysed using Biblioshiny embedded in R studio. Co-citation and co-word analyses identified five and two clusters, respectively. The analysis of the collaboration structure in JOSET reveals a positive relationship among authors, with over 75% of publications resulting from collaboration. The results further suggest that the journal continues to keep pace with global trends and contemporary issues, which can enhance...

International Journal of Tourism Cities

Purpose Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model, this study aims to investigate how the int... more Purpose Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model, this study aims to investigate how the intention of Chinese guests to revisit a hotel (response) is triggered by the quality of the hotel’s hygiene protocols (stimulus) during the pandemic. Brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived customer trust were examined as the organism factors in this model. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative method was adopted to collect data via a structured online survey of 385 Chinese hotel guests. Their responses were analyzed using SPSS (v.26) and SmartPLS (3.3.2) software. Findings The quality of hotel hygiene protocols was found to have a significant impact on hotel brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived guest trust. Hotel brand image, perceived guest satisfaction and perceived guest trust, in turn, demonstrated significant relationships with guests’ revisit intention. Research limitations/implications Theoretically, the present study offers a framework to ...

International Journal of Tourism Policy

________________________________________________________________ Tourism in heritage sites pushes... more ________________________________________________________________ Tourism in heritage sites pushes back on the criticism of whether or not globalization should be understood as a conflict between creation, civil rights, and the ecosystem, normative ideas often characteristic of specific grounded communities. Tourism in ancient heritage sites has been a popular form for decades and remains so. Therefore, many studies address sustainability issues in these locations by focusing on their economic and environmental aspects. By comparison, fewer studies address social sustainability in historical sites, particularly in the context of developing economies. Given the scarcity of such research, this study explores socialsustainability concerns in Hampi, India. The application of a qualitative methodology with triangulation techniques identified the objective of this study. Reflective thematic analysis identified three main themes: power, politics, and the ongoing tug of war between local people and authorities; heritage tourism development challenges in Hampi; and ''what is real,'' ie., the concerns of authenticity. ________________________________________________________________ Résumé: Le tourisme sur des sites patrimoniaux vient à l'encontre de la critique sur le point de savoir si la mondialisation doit ou non être comprise comme un conflit entre la création, les droits civils et l'écosystème, ces idées normatives étant souvent la caractéristique de communautés spécifiques bien établies. Le tourisme sur des sites anciens du patrimoine a

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this re... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts and advertising factors; while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than ...

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this re... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts and advertising factors; while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than ...

SRPN: Public Transport (Topic), 2021

Purpose- COVID-19 has serious implications for the tourism sector. Although the exact recovery an... more Purpose- COVID-19 has serious implications for the tourism sector. Although the exact recovery and resilience stages are uncertain; this article investigate the most psychological fear causing factors (negative motivators) as well as most avoided mode of transport during and post COVID-19. Research Method: A quantitative method was applied. 483 online surveys were collected using social networking platforms. Here in the survey 6 fear factors were listed and asked to rank later mean analysis was done. For mode of transport, data for each mode of transport was recorded independently with list of modes were listed and the respondents were asked to mark the mode which they (respondent) prefer to avoid during and post COVID-19 (Respondents were allowed to mark more than one choice) Results: The COVID-19 pandemic was contagious, with financial crises, travel restrictions, fears of death, and feelings of loneliness, fears of getting infected among the horrific tourist communities significa...

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this r... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community-based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts, and advertising factors while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than the joint family with regard to CBHMs.

ENLIGHTENING TOURISM. A PATHMAKING JOURNAL

COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New... more COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New Normal. Post-COVID-19 scenarios are predicted that impose specific criteria on travel choices that could change the present tourism equilibrium. Addressing these impulses is crucial for travel destinations for their resilience and recovery. This paper presents preliminary insights into present travel decisions and speculates about potential future, post-COVID-19 choices. An online survey of 449 participants used to investigate the underlying dimensions of destination selection motivations, and to explore the significant differences between the characteristics of travellers in destination-choice-based motivators (DCBMs) for destination selections post-COVID-19. Three motivators for the choice of destinations were derived: accessibility and discounting, health and hygiene, and the history of low incidences of COVID-19. Results also identified interrelationships between travel history and destination selection motivators: participants who had undergone a prolonged quarantine period were highly motivated by 'accessibility and discounting' and 'health and hygiene' factors. In contrast, people with no international travel experience were more concerned with low COVID-19 incidences in the destination(s).

Tourism

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist’s expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in understanding how inauthentic practices challenge the cultural identity of the destination.

Tourism is one of the main catalysts for the community development in India. It can be used as a ... more Tourism is one of the main catalysts for the community development in India. It can be used as a tool for fighting poverty. Growth of tourism in developing states, where widespread poverty exits, has paved way for policy makers to use tourism effectively t (GSDP) and eradicate poverty. It is labour intensive businesses which need people from different strata of society and results in increasing Economical Multiplier Effect (EME). Many states in India are encouraging inv backward class dwelling in the destination. International agencies are using tourism as a tool for alleviating poverty globally. The phenomenon of 'Pro type of 'conventional tourism' and has to be used wisely to achieve the desired objectives within the prescribed time limit .This conceptual research paper analyzes how tourism potentiality can be used as a measure to eradicate poverty and de Arunachal Pradesh where poverty is above national average and huge amount of untapped tourism resources is available.
Copyright©2016, Satyajit Sinha and Abdul Rishad. This unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites, 2022

The first epidemic of the modern world that has changed the course of the current civilization & ... more The first epidemic of the modern world that has changed the course of the current civilization & turned out to be a pandemic (i.e. COVID-19) has tremendously affected several industries including that of tourism & hospitality. Due to the multilevel impact, the whole world struggled to overcome this situation but with almost two years of its coexistence , people have now managed to change their style of living & social habits including that of the food habits. One of such food habits i.e. 'Eating out/ Dining out' was bound to change in the post-pandemic period due to the health advisories & closure of several hotels, restaurants and food outlets. The present research tries to find out the changes in the Eating out behaviour of the residents of Dharamshala (H.P.) in the pre & post-pandemic period. Further, it tries to identify the factors which affect the eating out behaviour of the residents & measure their importance in different periods (pre &post pandemic). The data were collected from 286 residents of Dharamshala region, through a structured questionnaire & analysed through reliability checks (Cronbach's Alpha-α), KMO & Bartlett's test, factor analysis, paired sample t-test and analysis of frequency & mean values. The results showed a significant decrease in the frequency of visits, purchasing/ordering, percentage of outside meals consumed, average spending etc, whereas the level of priority given by the residents to hygiene, food safety, quality, service & distribution etc has increased in the post-pandemic period. Hence various strategies were suggested for the restaurants/local eateries like, (1) Use of technology (automatic doors, sensor & timer enabled soap & sanitiser dispenser, online payments), (2) cost reduction tactics (controlling of food wastage, reduction in menu items), (3) training of employees (sanitisation ru les, HACCP rules) etc which were if adopted will certainly help them revive from the crisis slowly & steadily over the period.

International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, 2021

Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this r... more Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its beauty, culture, and heritage. The handicrafts of this region maintain cultural integrity among themselves and show it to the rest of the world. This paper aims to investigate the dynamics of socio-demographic variables based on community-based host motivators (CBHM) involved in handicraft tourism in Himachal Pradesh. To conduct this study, a field survey of 277 members of the host community was piloted from December (2020) to January (2021) using a structured questionnaire. Four factors of motivation at the community level were derived: tourism, government efforts, advertising and social indicators, and employment indicators. The results highlighted the relationship between government efforts and all CBHMs; qualifications strongly influenced tourism, government efforts, and advertising factors while government initiatives have greatly contributed to the empowerment of women. In contrast, the nuclear family has more decision-making power than the joint family with regard to CBHMs.

Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist's expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in unde

Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 2020

This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethni... more This study inspects the dangers of being inauthentic while posing as apostles of authentic, ethnic service providers in tourism. The concept of authenticity was adopted to understand how the commodification of cultural features, especially food, of a multiethnic destination influences the realness of traditional cuisine. The study was conducted in Goa, India, also known as tourist Mecca. The research findings demonstrate that tourism acts as a dominant player in creating a transfigurative replica of tourist’s expectations. This makes touristified versions of traditional foods, severely influencing the integrity of regional cuisines. These results are useful in understanding how inauthentic practices challenge the cultural identity of the destination.

Enlightening Tourism

COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a Ne... more COVID-19 has heavily influenced people all around the world and forced us to acclimatise to a New Normal. Post-COVID-19 scenarios are predicted that impose specific criteria on travel choices that could change the present tourism equilibrium. Addressing these impulses is crucial for travel destinations for their resilience and recovery. This paper presents preliminary insights into present travel decisions and speculates about potential future, post-COVID-19 choices. An online survey of 449 participants used to investigate the underlying dimensions of destination selection motivations, and to explore the significant differences between the characteristics of travellers in destination-choice-based motivators (DCBMs) for destination selections post-COVID-19. Three motivators for the choice of destinations were derived: accessibility and discounting, health and hygiene, and the history of low incidences of COVID-19. Results also identified interrelationships between travel history and destination selection motivators: participants who had undergone a prolonged quarantine period were highly motivated by ‘accessibility and discounting’and ‘health and hygiene’factors. In contrast, people with no international travel experience were more concerned with low COVID-19 incidences in the destination (s).

Anatolia

The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have drastic effects on the tourism sector and has been pr... more The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have drastic effects on the tourism sector and has been predicted to have significant potential to reform future landscapes and servicescapes (Gössling et al., 2020). Although the specific stages of recovery and resilience remain uncertain, the revitalization of global tourism is predicted to take considerable time. Therefore, it is essential to adopt the right tone in preferred communication channels and marketing in the current precarious setting of fear of the virus, travel bans, shelter-in-place regulations, and economic downturn (Naumov et al., 2020; Prideaux et al., 2020).