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Is Tourism a Boon or a Bane? Exploring the Nexus of Tourism Impacts, Livelihood, and Migration : = A Case Study of the Himalayan Region of Upper Mustang, Nepal.

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Title/Author:	Is Tourism a Boon or a Bane? Exploring the Nexus of Tourism Impacts, Livelihood, and Migration :/
Reminder of title:	A Case Study of the Himalayan Region of Upper Mustang, Nepal.
Author:	Gurung, Tashi Wongdi.
Description:	1 online resource (242 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-02, Section: A.
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ISBN:	9798380113007

Is Tourism a Boon or a Bane? Exploring the Nexus of Tourism Impacts, Livelihood, and Migration : = A Case Study of the Himalayan Region of Upper Mustang, Nepal.
Gurung, Tashi Wongdi.

Is Tourism a Boon or a Bane? Exploring the Nexus of Tourism Impacts, Livelihood, and Migration :A Case Study of the Himalayan Region of Upper Mustang, Nepal. - 1 online resource (242 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-02, Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2023.

Includes bibliographical references

Prior to COVID-19, tourism was one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. Consequently, extensive scholarly research has been conducted on various aspects of tourism. However, the majority of this research has primarily focused on the experiences of tourists, leaving the impacts and dynamics on host destinations, especially in developing countries, relatively understudied. This dissertation examines the dynamics of tourism in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Using a confluence of mixed methods, the three research papers in this dissertation address the gaps in existing literature and provide insights into the complex dynamics of tourism in the region. These studies investigate the effects of COVID-19 on global migratory networks and trans-local kinship relationships, examine the impacts of tourism and power relationships, and analyze the factors that influence tourism-based livelihood diversification. The first paper analyzes migration, mobility, and precarity within the trans-local Himalayan community, particularly in light of the COVID-19's disruptions. The second paper explores Upper Mustang residents' perspectives on tourism impacts and considers power relationships. The third paper investigates the factors influencing households' decisions to adopt or avoid tourism-based livelihood diversification in Upper Mustang. The findings highlight the dependence of Mustangs' well-being on global migratory networks and trans-local kinship relations. Perceived tourism impacts varied based on geographical location, which defined the presence of tourists. The study reveals an uneven distribution of tourism benefits among the local population, stemming from historical social structures that pre-date tourism. Furthermore, it identifies factors that positively or negatively influence households' choices to diversify their livelihoods into tourism. The research underscores the disruptive nature of migration on the trend of livelihood diversification. Overall, this study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of tourism complexities and effects in the context of Upper Mustang, which are relevant to tourism impacts experienced globally. By addressing multiple dimensions, including migration, power relationship, and livelihood decisions, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics of tourism for the region and connects local tourism to global processes of migration and livelihood change. The research emphasizes the need for a balanced exploration of host destination perspectives and expands knowledge on the impacts of tourism.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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