Seasonality of Tourism Industry in Arunachal Pradesh: An Analytical Study on Bomdila–Tawang Tourist Circuit
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Tourism Growth, Seasonality, Bomdila–Tawang Tourist Circuit, Arunachal Pradesh, Sustainable TourismAbstract
Purpose: Bomdila–Tawang circuit has emerged as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Arunachal Pradesh, but it continues to face persistent challenges. Strong seasonal variations result in underutilization of resources during lean months and overburdening of services during peak periods, affecting income stability, service quality, and employment.
Methodology: Regression trend analysis, ANOVA and Seasonality Index were applied to analyse the growth trajectory and seasonal variations of tourist inflows in the Bomdila–Tawang circuit using secondary data from government tourism records, supplemented by primary field observations. The research employs statistical tools to identify trends, peak and lean seasons, and their implications for local stakeholders, including homestays, transport providers, and service enterprises.
Findings: They reveal that seasonality has a direct adverse effect on revenue stability and labour productivity.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and practice: The study concludes that strategic interventions, such as diversifying tourism products, promoting off-season activities, and improving infrastructure, can reduce the negative impact of seasonality while sustaining long-term growth in the region’s tourism sector. Further, this paper will help stakeholders to understand the dynamics of tourism business in the Bomdila-Tawang tourist circuit and policy formulations for the government and other agencies
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