{"product_id":"9781041350620","title":"Astro Tourism Destination Conservation and Sustainable Development","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAstro Tourism\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDestination Conservation and Sustainable Development\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuyash Pawar | Ajay Kumar | Sanjeev Kumar | Kuldeep Singh | Ann Suwaree Ashton\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Industries \/ Hospitality, Travel \u0026amp; Tourism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstro Tourism \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the fast‑emerging field of astronomical and dark sky tourism, showing how stargazing, night sky culture, and space‑related heritage connect science, sustainability, and tourism to create meaningful, educational, and transformative experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on mixed‑methods research including global literature, case studies from established and emerging dark sky destinations, and interviews, the book examines trends, motivations, policies, and challenges. It reveals how astro tourism strengthens rural economies, supports scientific literacy, and promotes environmentally responsible travel while also addressing barriers such as commercialisation, inconsistent regulations, and infrastructure gaps. Presenting destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and beyond, the book highlights how communities, technology, and policy contribute to responsible dark sky experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely book offers students, researchers, and academics a structured, comprehensive, critical account of astro tourism linked to sustainability, destination development, and visitor experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuyash Pawar \u003c\/b\u003eis an Assistant Professor at the Department of Travel and Tourism Management, University of Ladakh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAjay Kumar \u003c\/b\u003eis Assistant Professor at the Chandigarh College of Hospitality at CGC Landran, Mohali, Punjab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSanjeev Kumar \u003c\/b\u003eis a Professor cum HOD at the School of Hotel Management and Tourism, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKuldeep Singh \u003c\/b\u003ecurrently serves as Assistant Professor at the Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Haryana, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Suwaree Ashton\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Tourism Management, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041350620\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547448066188,"sku":"9781041350620","price":54.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041350620","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}