Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Varghese, Bindi; Lakshmypriya, K.; Sandhya, H.; Davis, Antony; Kallarakal, Tomy K. Title A name given to the resource A TALE FROM GODS OWN COUNTRY: WALKING WOUNDED HILLS AND STRATEGIES TO RESTORE THE PARADISE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites;Volume;60;pp.1315-1326 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.602spl27-1503" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.602spl27-1503</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105010436288?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105010436288?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Varghese B., CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Lakshmypriya K., School of Business &amp; Management, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Sandhya H., CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Davis A., Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Kallarakal T.K., School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This article examines how a destination in crisis recoup after a devastating disaster and how the stakeholders are impacted by the disaster and explores the need of a strong destination governance policy in crisis situation. In the crisis settings the study includes a qualitative approach to understand the stakeholders impact and disaster assessment process that examines various facets of the natural disaster through a structured discussion with the impacted stakeholders. The studys primary focus is on the crisis management strategies adopted by the impacted district, Wayanad; to tackle the challenges that localities face within the devastating situation. This study proposes a framework that could facilitate speedy crisis management responses. The findings indicate the role of governing bodies, in handling crisis management scenario over internal strategies and strategy formulation. The dynamics of stakeholder engagement and tactical perspectives adopted by the state in the given prominence. This study examines how the Governing bodies and practitioners of the local governing authority; interpret the crisis situation and explores the tactical and strategic management initiatives for repositioning and rebranding tourism. The natural calamity has had a significant impact on the Livelihood and Topography of Wayanad, Kerala, India, making it extremely susceptible. This study aims to investigate how community resilience and rehabilitation were impacted by the natural catastrophe and the response of the key stakeholders. Design/ Methodology/ Approach The study analyses the impact of disaster and examine a multi-stakeholder assessment to capture varied dimensions of the disaster through a structured conversation. The research engages a qualitative approach and the data is captured through semi-structured interviews from the local community, tour operators, and destination management companies in Wayanad. A conceptual framework for community resilience competencies is proposed in the study, which may help with quick crisis management responses. The study's sample consists of key stakeholders; including representatives from the tourism industry, including leaders from the community, and local residents. The qualitative findings identify the disaster recovery strategies while, handling crisis management scenarios and examines the resilience mechanism adopted at the disaster struck regions by the stakeholders. The results strongly indicate; an imperative need for a good governance as an archetype for practitioners to lead with tactical and strategic measures to sustain the vulnerabilities. Lack of pre-disaster communications and protocols were missing elements leading to the devastating scenario during the disaster. Mechanisms for boosting tourism was lead well with the help of travel influencers and repositioning the destination image. Along with possible strategies and ideas that can help Wayanad's tourism industry, particularly in the post-disaster phase, this paper indicates strategies to restore the destinations brand identity and reputation. The study supports the "New phase of Normalcy" by including ideas and mitigative measures that the public sector should implement to address safety concerns. The State has well begun with the new reinstating tourism strategy through the new campaign Ente Keralam, Ennum Sundaram (My Kerala Ever Beautiful). 2025 Editura Universitatii din Oradea. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource community sensitization; destination management theory; destination resilience; disaster management; Stakeholder Alliance Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Editura Universitatii din Oradea Relation A related resource ISSN: 20650817; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online