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Perspectives and Anthropology in Tourism and Hospitality (PATH)
As global tourism continues to expand, it faces mounting challenges—overtourism, environmental degradation, and the erosion of cultural diversity. This new volume, Indigenous Tourism: Empowering a Sustainable Future, responds to these pressures by reimagining tourism as a force for inclusive economic growth, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. It emphasizes the growing importance of local tourism as a pathway to sustainable development, enabling regional communities to connect with their heritage on their own terms while directly benefiting from tourism-driven opportunities. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Mohammad Irfan, PhD Professor, School of Business and Commerce, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow–Unnao), India Mohammad Irfan, PhD, is a Professor at Chandigarh University, India, with over 18 years of teaching and research experience. He has published more than 120 Scopus-indexed research papers, with over 844 citations and an H-index of 15. Dr. Irfan has authored 14 books with leading international publishers, including Springer and IGI Global, and has been recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists, per Elsevier and Stanford University. His research spans security analysis and portfolio management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cryptocurrency, financial engineering, FinTech, green finance, and alternative finance. He is a UGC-JRF/SRF/NET qualifier in Management and Commerce and holds professional certifications from NSE (National Stock Exchange) Academy Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). He earned his PhD from the Central University of Haryana, India, along with an MBA (Finance), MCom (Accounts and Law), and MA (Economics). Omar Durrah, PhD Associate Professor, College of Commerce and Business Administration, Dhofar University, Oman Omar Durrah, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Dhofar University, Oman, specializing in management education and course development. He has published research papers focusing on managerial, behavioral, psychological, and entrepreneurship studies. Dr. Durrah’s work emphasizes organizational behavior, justice, continuous learning strategies, and workplace performance. He earned his PhD in Business Administration from Aleppo University, Syria, and holds an MBA from Ain Shams University, Egypt, along with a pre-master qualification, postgraduate diploma, and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Anukrati Sharma, PhD Head and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce and Management, University of Kota, Rajasthan, India; Honorary Dean, Rajasthan Skill University, Rajasthan, India Anukrati Sharma, PhD, is Head and Associate Professor at the University of Kota, India, and Director of the Skill Development Centre. She also serves as Honorary Dean for Tourism & Hospitality and Aviation & Aerospace at Rajasthan Skill University, Rajasthan, India. With a strong focus on tourism development, marketing, and strategic management, Dr. Sharma has contributed extensively to research and academic leadership. She is a recipient of the UGC Research Award (2015) and has authored and edited numerous books with leading publishers. She has presented more than 45 research papers and has delivered keynote addresses internationally. Dr. Sharma has served as a visiting professor in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and has led major research projects in tourism and sustainability. She holds a PhD in Tourism Marketing from the University of Rajasthan, along with postgraduate degrees in International Business and Commerce. Parag Shukla, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Business Management, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India Parag Shukla, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Commerce at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. His academic work centers on retailing and marketing, with particular emphasis on consumer behavior and experiential value. He has presented and published research in various national and international refereed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Shukla’s experience includes content analysis in the television and media research industry. He teaches management courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and is actively engaged in research, including a project on experiential value and usage attitudes among mobile shoppers in Gujarat. He is a recipient of the Best Business Academic of the Year Award (Silver Medal) at the 68th International All India Commerce Conference. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Marketing Management from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where he also earned his PhD. |
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