2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B

Tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the world, according to recent statistical data (WTO, 2013). Many developing nations prioritize the development of their tourism industries in their economic development plans. The tourism sector can also be seen as a detrimental factor, contributing to externalities like traffic, deterioration of the environment, and cultural and environmental damage. Where there is a lack of thoughtful planning and efficient management of tourism development, these issues are more likely to worsen. Academic research has looked at the collaborative interactions that arise between the various tourism development agents as tourist sites are developed. Using the Indian tourism case study, the article argues that it is important to understand the roles, responsibilities and benefits of a destination's three key stakeholders in sustainable tourism practices and policies, and also how they respond to their introduction. The aim of this article is to better understand the development processes of tourism development towards sustainable development in Tamil Nadu according to key actors: local authorities, tourism operators and local communities, focusing mainly on the challenges and weaknesses that exist within and spread outside the borders. The local government and hinder the development of India as an important tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. Research data collection methods: Literature reviews, secondary data and semi-structured interviews are used to better understand key research questions. Each method is nourished and strengthened by the others and their combination.