From developed to developing nations, the utilization of tourism as a development strategy has been a prevalent practice at both national and local levels. In this compelling read, the authors explore an understanding of how countries envision the future of their tourism sectors and chart a course towards that vision.

Chapter 1. Local Community Participation and Sustainability of Tourism – A Content Analysis; Anukrati Sharma and Shruti Arora Chapter 2. Community Perception on Tourism Development: A Case Study of Riverston, Matale, Sri Lanka; S.P.M.B. Jayakody, R.S.S.W. Arachchi, and P.G.S.S. Pattiyagedara Chapter 3. Branding Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Root-Reinforcement Model for Tourism Resurgence with Indigenous Doll Making; Arup Kumar Baksi and Subhashree Sanyal Chapter 4. Strategic Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation to Enhance the Tourism Performance Management; Orpha Jane Chapter 5. Microfinance as a Catalyst of Promoting SME’S for Rebuilding Communities: A Roadmap for Achieving SDGs Suggesting Policy Implications; Manpreet Arora Chapter 6. The Significance of the Relationship between Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Smart Transportation System Applications for Tourism Activities; Betül Yılmazer, Ömer Saraç, Hüseyin Pamukçu, and Orhan Batman Chapter 7. Collective Nuance of Culture and Tourism in the 21st Century: A Case Study of Neighbourhood Museum in Delhi; Sarah Chauhan and Nusrat Yasmeen Chapter 8. Using “Drama Gong” as a Communication Channel on Implementation of Pro-Poor Tourism in Pemuteran Village, Bali Province, Indonesia; I Made Sarjana and I Gde Pitana Chapter 9. Sustainable Tourism in India: An Integrative Approach for Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation; Parag S. Shukla and Sofia Devi Shamurailatpam Chapter 10. COVID-19 Impact on Tourism Industry: A Bibliometric Study; Azamat Maksüdünov and Kyialbek Dyikanov Chapter 11. Green-Labeling and Green-Scapes in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry: A Perspective Study of Industrial Employees Attracting Brand Mark of Hospitality Organizations in UT Regions; Saanchi Grover, Sanjeev Kumar, and Ankit Dhiraj Chapter 12. Ayurveda Wellness Tourism: An Overview of the Sri Lankan Context; R.L.T.D.S. Rajapakshe and R.S.S.W. Arachchi Chapter 13. Redefining and Revitalized Community-Based Tourism: An Evaluation of Green Tourism Practices in Turkey; Elif BAK ATEŞ and Gül ERKOL BAYRAM Chapter 14. Transforming Women's Role for the Opportunity in Tourism; Priya Sodani (Choudhary) and Shruti Arora Chapter 15. Motivation in Community-Based Tourism: Linking Locals to Internationals in Promoting Community Development and Conservation of Natural Resources; Md. Wasiul Islam, Shakil Ahmed, and Raisa Tasnim Mahin Chapter 16. Strategizing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Start-Ups for Rebuilding Communities; Manpreet Arora and Vaishali Dhiman