Astro Tourism Destination Conservation and Sustainable Development

1. AI, Augmented Reality, and Big Data in Sustainable Astro Tourism: A Technology-Conservation Nexus Approach

Adarsh Kumar and Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi

2. AI-Driven Digital Marketing for Sustainable Tourism: Shaping Green Consumer Intent and Choice

Indra Meghrajani, Jennifer Bacha and Ranjana Dureja

3. Astrotourism and Rural Development in the Indian Himalayas: Opportunities, Challenges, and Community Pathways

Manthan S. Bhardwaj and Nisha Kumari

4. Quality Assurance Frameworks for Sustainable Astronomical and Astro Tourism 

Ashish Katke

5. Dark Sky Economics: Valuing Night Sky Conservation for Sustainable Astro-Tourism Development 

Priya Senger, Sanjukta Das and Veerandra Singh Matsaniya

6. Assessing Economic Impacts of Astro Tourism: A comparative study of Ladakh and Uttarakhand

Sonam Angmo, Junaid KC and Mohamed Riyas Kozhikkattil

7. The Role of Eco-Friendly Hotels in Promoting Astro-Tourism Experiences

Supratik De, Saras Verma, Ekta Singha Roy and Ramzi AL Rousan

8. Post-Pandemic Transformation of Astro Tourism in Rural India: Behavioural Shifts, Dark Sky Destinations, and Sustainable Development

Vikas Kori, Syed Saima Showkat, Ankur Kajla and Fulvio Rinaudo

9. From Stargazing to Smart Experiences: Understanding the Role of Technology and Destination Image in Astro-Tourism Satisfaction

Vishesh Upmanyu, Priyanka Chawla and Ravindra Singh Kushwah

10. Dark Sky Preservation and Light Pollution: Implications for Sustainable Astrotourism Development

Dana Hwaidi, Khadija Suhira and Namita Das

11. Community Involvement and Responsible Tourism Practices in Sustainable Astro Tourism Development

Abhishek Kumar, Amrik Singh, Rajan Sharma and Reshma Sucheran

12. Dark Sky Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development: Opportunities for Night Sky Conservation and Destination Planning

Niharika Singh, Ankita Pathak and Maidul Islam

13. Astro Tourism Marketing and Destination Branding: Concepts and Practices

Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Viana Hassan, Mohammad Nurul Afchar and Shafiqul Islam

14. Impact of Different Technologies used in Enhancing Astro Tourism

Sanjeev Kumar

15. Protecting the Night Sky as a Global Heritage Resource: Legal and Policy Challenges in Sustainable Astro-Tourism

Pranjali, Sujay Vikram Singh and Kuldeep Singh

16. Astro Tourism and Regenerative Destination Development: Reimagining Dark Sky Destinations for Sustainable Futures

Ajay Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Suyash Pawar, Kuldeep Singh and Ann Suwaree Ashton

17. Stargazing as a Catalyst for Conservation: Exploring Astro Tourism's Role in Dark Sky Preservation and Sustainable Destination Development in Rural and Remote Regions 

Rayees Ahmad Bhat

18. A Strategic Marketing Framework for Astro-Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review and Case Study Analysis of Tanzania

Syed Haider Ali Shah, Bünyamin Polat, Kübra Şimşek and Syed Bilawal Ali Shah

Biography

Suyash Pawar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Travel and Tourism Management, University of Ladakh.

Ajay Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Chandigarh College of Hospitality at CGC Landran, Mohali, Punjab.

Sanjeev Kumar is a Professor cum HOD, School of Hotel Management and Tourism, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.

Kuldeep Singh currently serves as Assistant Professor in Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Haryana, India.

Ann Suwaree Ashton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Tourism Management, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand.