Potential, prospects, and problems of textile tourism in Kerala
- Title
- Potential, prospects, and problems of textile tourism in Kerala
- Creator
- Nikhilraj K.; Thomas J.
- Description
- Tourism in the textile industry has tremendous potential for future growth and development of local economies and rural communities, building upon the services provided by local governments. This study focuses on Khadi textile business operations, with a particular emphasis on textile-based businesses, and provides visitor perceptions of textile tourism. It discusses the possibilities and challenges in the local textile industry, including the dificulties faced by the weavers in marketing their goods to tourists and exporters. The questionnaire survey applied to 120 visitors from three different khadi shops in Kozhikode, Kerala. According to the study's findings, textile business centres require strategic promotional approaches to boost textile tourism. The major hurdle for weavers and independent producers is a lack of direct access to visitors, as well as access to information controlled by producers, commercial interests, and gallery owners. more in the future to expand the reach of this type of tourism. The potential role that the government and tourism authorities may play an important role in designing policies that may grant this form of tourism increased visibility. 2022, Universidade de Aveiro. All rights reserved.
- Source
- Journal of Tourism and Development, Vol-39, pp. 451-461.
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- Universidade de Aveiro
- Subject
- Community-based tourism; Khadi textile industries; Poverty alleviation; Textile tourism
- Coverage
- Nikhilraj K., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Thomas J., Christ University, Yeshwanthpur Campus, Bangalore, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 16459261
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Nikhilraj K.; Thomas J., “Potential, prospects, and problems of textile tourism in Kerala,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14920.