International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Role of Community-Based Tourism in Achieving Multiple Sustainable Development Goals: An Overview

Many tourism scholars over the years have proposed community-based tourism as an effective means of promoting and ensuring sustainable tourism development at the global level. This study attempts to find out the importance of community-based tourism activities in achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in developing regions across the globe. The current study involved a systematic review of the literature from different research articles and case studies from different parts of the world, focusing on themes which were relevant to this study. Other relevant literature from various web sources was also reviewed. The study's results indicate that the community-based tourism approach can work with the United Nations' Agenda 2030 to help reduce inequality, promote local culture, protect the environment, and contribute to poverty alleviation at the global level. The study also found that weak institutional frameworks, limited market access for the locals, and challenges in measuring social and environmental impacts are the major factors that often reduce the effectiveness of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) at a destination.