Roles of travel agencies of Nepal in promoting ecotourism
Shrestha, Sudin (2012)
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205025837
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205025837
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The topic of the bachelor thesis was roles of travel agencies of Nepal in promoting ecotourism. The main objective of this research was to find out the roles of travel agencies in the promotion of ecotourism of Nepal. The research will be a source of support to the tourism entrepreneur to plan better strategies, students to widen their knowledge and for researchers to use as a reference.
Qualitative research method was used in the research. In this regard, four different travel agencies best suited were selected and four individual interviews with open ended questions from these organizations were commenced. The interviews were taken during September 2011 and February 2012. For the data analysis part, content analysis was used and collected datas were segregated in different topics.
The result of the research displayed that there were continuous efforts made by travel agencies of Nepal in promoting the ecotourism may it be on their individual level or with the help of various governmental and non-governmental organization. Some of the most highlighted issues during the entire study were to create awareness to the local people as well as the visitors and a light of hope for reliable and strong support from the government authorities to the travel agencies.
Qualitative research method was used in the research. In this regard, four different travel agencies best suited were selected and four individual interviews with open ended questions from these organizations were commenced. The interviews were taken during September 2011 and February 2012. For the data analysis part, content analysis was used and collected datas were segregated in different topics.
The result of the research displayed that there were continuous efforts made by travel agencies of Nepal in promoting the ecotourism may it be on their individual level or with the help of various governmental and non-governmental organization. Some of the most highlighted issues during the entire study were to create awareness to the local people as well as the visitors and a light of hope for reliable and strong support from the government authorities to the travel agencies.