A qualitative approach to investigate stakeholders' perceptions of heritage in the tourist-centric colonial hill town of Mussoorie, India

Authors

  • Samiksha Chaudhary Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
  • Ram Sateesh Pasupuleti Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38027/iccaua2023en0251

Keywords:

Tourism management, Colonial heritage, Stakeholder perceptions, Qualitative approach

Abstract

The colonial hill towns in India inherited the predominant architectural style and cultural mannerisms from a mother country before undergoing transformations that reshaped their authentic cultural landscapes. In developing countries like India, the negligence of colonial tourism concerning stakeholder involvement is a perpetual phenomenon. As the primary custodians of heritage, stakeholders have a significant role in tourism management plans. Thus, the present study comprehends the stakeholders’ perceptions of heritage in the colonial hill town of Mussoorie, India, through in-depth interview surveys. The qualitative Inductive research approach is implemented for data synthesis. Findings elucidate that involvement of the stakeholders in Mussoorie’s tourism, and heritage management can provide a remedial impact to the large–scale destruction imposed on the colonial lineage for decades. The research will inform practitioners and researchers about a methodological approach to developing the relationships between the heritage's tangible and intangible aspects for preparing holistic development plans.

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Published

2023-06-16

How to Cite

Chaudhary, S., & Pasupuleti, R. S. (2023). A qualitative approach to investigate stakeholders’ perceptions of heritage in the tourist-centric colonial hill town of Mussoorie, India. Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 6(1), 811–824. https://doi.org/10.38027/iccaua2023en0251

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