Editors: Dr. Vipin Singh, Dr. Amrik Singh, Dr. Amjad Imam Ansari, Dr. A.K. Haghi Ph.D, Nimisha Maheshwari

Entrepreneurship for Rural Tourism Growth: New Perspectives and Future Directions (Part 2)

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ISBN: 979-8-89881-559-2 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-558-5 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2026
DOI: 10.2174/97988988155851260101

Introduction

The Entrepreneurship for Rural Tourism Growth series brings together interdisciplinary research and practical insights to show how innovative entrepreneurial approaches can stimulate rural economies while preserving cultural heritage and environmental resources.

Bridging theory and practice, the series covers a wide range of themes, including community-based tourism, agritourism, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices such as waste management and gastronomy tourism. It also explores emerging dimensions like digital transformation, advanced technologies (GIS, AR/VR), and the integration of renewable energy and resource-efficient models.

Featuring comparative case studies and evidence-based research from India, China, Malaysia, Nigeria, and beyond, the series offers a global perspective on international best practices and localised solutions. Inclusivity is emphasised through discussions on women’s leadership, community participation, and innovative financing mechanisms such as crowdfunding and public-private partnerships.


Key Features

  • - Comprehensive coverage of rural tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
  • - International case studies spanning diverse regions.
  • - Integration of emerging technologies such as GIS, AR/VR, and digital platforms.
  • - Focus on inclusive development, including indigenous communities and women’s leadership.
  • - Practical insights into alternative financing models and sustainable tourism practices.

Target Readership :

Academics, researchers, students, and policymakers in tourism, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Dr. Vipin Singh
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India


Dr. Amrik Singh
School of Hospitality & Tourism
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Punjab, India


Dr. Amjad Imam Ansari
Department of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
School of Management and Business Studies
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India


Dr. A.K. Haghi Ph.D
Department of Chemistry
University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal


Nimisha Maheshwari
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India




Contributor(s):
Aditi Srivastava
Department of Business Administration
ABES Business School
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
India


Amrik Singh
Department of Business Administration
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Ajay Singh
Department of Business Administration
ABES Business School
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
India


Brij Mohan Singh
Department of Tribal Studies
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)
Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh
India


C. Vijai
School of Commerce
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India


Dr. Sweety Jamgade
Department of Housekeeping
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru
India


Eni Heldayani
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
Universitas PGRI Palembang
Palembang
Indonesia


Fahrudi Ahwan Ikhsan
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
University of Jember
Jember
Indonesia


Geetha Manoharan
School of Business
SR University
Warangal, Telangana
India


Hiramani Kashyap
Institute of Vocational Studies
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
India


I Nagesh
Department of Management/Business
Presidency Business School
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India


Jyoti Malik
Department of Computer Applications
Chandigarh School of Business
Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab
India


Kamal Kashyap
Institute of Vocational Studies
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
India


Megha Bagde
Department of Management Studies
M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India


M Juned
Department of Management, School of Management & Business Studies
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
India


Prerna Srivastava
Department of English & Soft Skills
Faculty of Science & Humanities, Poornima University
Jaipur, Rajasthan
India


Rohit Chauhan
Department of Computer Applications
Chandigarh School of Business
Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab
India


Shida Irwana Omar
School of Housing, Building and Planning
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang
Malaysia


Sejana Jose V
Department of Travel and Tourism
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, Karnataka
India


Sumesh Mangalasseri
Suyatri Community Tourism Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
India


S Mishra
Department of Management/Business
Presidency Business School
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India


Sakshi Chauhan
Department of Computer Applications
Chandigarh School of Business
Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab
India


Sanjeev Kumar
School of Hotel Management and Tourism
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


S. Thandayuthapani
Department of Management
Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India


Umesh U
Department of Commerce
Amal College of Advanced Studies
Nilambur, Kerala
India


Vineeta Kumari
Department of Front Office
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bengaluru
India


Vineet Pandey
Department of Automation
Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali, Rajasthan
India


V Sivakami
Department of Travel and Tourism
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, Karnataka
India