Economic and Social Benefits Exploration through Tourism Industry: An e-Marketing Perspective
The study aims to investigate the economic effects of digitalization on the success of tourism and the factors hindering the implementation of digitalization in the tourism industry. The study used the primary data gathered through interviews with the experts and the stakeholders of the tourism industry.The study is qualitative in nature and has attempted to discuss all the possible aspects related to the digitalization of tourism and the possible challenges faced by businesses while adopting digitalization in the tourism industry.The study found that there are several types of factors affecting the digitalization in the tourism industry, which include factors related to the environment, technological, economic, political and legal, cultural and social too.Then there are some specific environmental factors which include competitor identification and competitor analysis,relationship with customers and suppliers and partners and associates.Other than external factors, internal factors were also found. Some of them are convenience of use and technical availability, cooperation between firms, and firm level support to stakeholders. The study concludes that if these factors are addressed successfully, then the local economy can grow at a faster rate through tourism.
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Economic, Social, Tourism Industry, e- Marketing, Digitalization
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(1) Mudassar Mushtaq
PhD Scholar, Business Administration, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
(2) Babak Mehmood
Associate Professor, Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
(3) Muhammad Shahzad Iqbal
Department of Management Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Green Energy Solutions for the Local Tourist Sector in Pakistan
The tourism industry in Pakistan has grown, leading to increased energy consumption and environmental degradation. To address this, green energy solutions are being explored. A study examined the potential, barriers, and benefits of such solutions in the local tourist sector. Survey results showed moderate concern for environmental impact, with some support for green energy. However, respondents were hesitant to pay extra for these services. Correlation analysis indicated relationships between variables, but causation requires further study. Thematic analysis revealed awareness and support for sustainable tourism, but more action is needed. The study recommends prioritizing green energy adoption by businesses and government institutions to mitigate environmental impact and maximize tourism's economic and social benefits.
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Tourism Industry, Green Energy Solutions, Environmental Degradation, Mixed-methods Approach, Barriers and Challenges, Sustainable Tourism, Economic and Social Benefits
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(1) Hafsah Batool
Lecturer / Head of International Resource Centre (DFDI), Department of Economics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Samra Khalid
Assistant Professor of Economic, Higher Education Department.
(3) Touqeer Ahmad
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.