Development and Sustainable practices in Rural Ecotourism: An Overview

Abstract

Growing in popularity, rural ecotourism combines environmental protection with community-based activities to attract ecotourists looking for genuine experiences and boost local economies. However, it faces challenges such as environmental sustainability, financial limitations, and social implications. As the existing literature highlights, this study addresses technological integration, community-centric perspectives, creative business models, policy governance, and climate resilience. With an emphasis on stakeholder participation, new trends, and problems in rural ecotourism, this study uses interdisciplinary techniques to fill in the gaps in the current literature. Wellness, regenerative tourism, and the integration of digital technologies are key developments. According to the study, a sustainable balance between tourist development and environmental preservation can only be achieved by community engagement, legislative frameworks, technology integration, and sustainable practices. Ethical tourism, sustainable infrastructure, community empowerment, and international cooperation have all been suggested. Sustainable development, cultural preservation, and ecological conservation all come together in rural ecotourism, which requires stakeholder collaboration to ensure its global relevance and long-term success.