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Tourism is an important revenue-generating driver in numerous localities around the world. However, in order to reap the full benefits, it is critical to take part in sustainable and responsible tourism operations. The paper, “Community Development Through Tourism Education,” investigates the critical role of education in fostering sustainable tourism and its subsequent advantageous effect on local communities. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among institutions of higher learning, local governments, and the tourism industry in developing a comprehensive framework that promotes both tourism and community well-being. This study also upholds for tourism education to be incorporated as a vital element of community development plans, demonstrating its capacity for fostering greater resilience, proportionate, and productive communities amidst a constantly changing global tourism terrain. The study takes a combination of techniques, blending qualitative interviews and case studies to collect comprehensive data from a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, educators, and tourism professionals. The findings highlight how tourism education serves as an impetus for community development by instilling necessary abilities, expertise, and perspectives in residents. Additionally, the paper addresses potential challenges and considerations, such as the need for culturally sensitive curriculum development, equitable benefit distribution, and the implementation of sustainable habits within the tourism sector. It advocates for an integrated approach that focuses on community well-being and safeguarding the environment over financial prosperity. It identifies key success factors such as curriculum design, experiential learning opportunities, and outreach to the community that lead to the beneficial effects noticed in case histories of social groups.
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Thomas, A. (2024). Community Development Through Tourism Education. In: Sharma, A. (eds) International Handbook of Skill, Education, Learning, and Research Development in Tourism and Hospitality. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3895-7_62-1
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