DESIGNING AI SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN UTTARAKHAND
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15698068Keywords:
Sustainable Tourism, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Monitoring, Community Empowerment, Tourist Flow ManagementAbstract
Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state rich in ecological and cultural heritage, faces growing sustainability challenges due to over-tourism, environmental degradation, and unregulated development. Emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), offer transformative solutions for responsible tourism. This paper explores how AI enhances tourist flow management, promotes eco-conscious behavior, empowers local communities, ensures environmental monitoring, and supports evidence-based policymaking. By integrating AI tools ranging from smart recommendations and environmental sensors to predictive analytics and cultural education platforms Uttarakhand can balance tourism growth with ecosystem preservation and cultural integrity. Collaborative stakeholder engagement remains key to implementing these AI-driven strategies for long-term sustainability.
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