Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Synergizing Sustainable Technologies and Management Practices (STAMP 2024)

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Peer-Review Statements

Shiv Mohan Verma, Indraneel Bose, Ankit Srivastava, Vikas Sharma
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the STAMP-2024 during 7th and 8th December 2024 in Swami Vivekanand Subharti University Meerut Uttar Pradesh India. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Review Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...
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Balancing Heritage Preservation and Visitor Experience: Architectural Interventions to Mitigate the Impact of Overtourism

Vikas Sharma, Shiv Mohan Verma, Ankit Srivastava
Efforts to maintain the culture assets under the situation created by overtourism are still a major concern for urban developers and other professionals. The focus of this study is concerned with the architectural solutions as enabled by Visitors Management Strategies for heritage preservation against...
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Influence of Tourism Development for a Sustainable Habitat: A Proposed Scaffolding for Sustainable Ecotourism

Atanu Bhattacharya, Alok Prasad, Sanjay Pandey, Kanchan Aich
This research delves into the relationship between sustainable habitat and the progression of the tourism industry with the intent of suggesting scaffolding for sustainable ecotourism. The substructure propounds anegalitarianism between the interests of the habitat and business by maintaining an ecological...
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Exploring Indian Tourists’ Accommodation Choices: A Thorough Investigation of Uttarakhand Home Stays Preferences

Manoj Kumar Pandey, Adarsh Pant
Home stays have gained immense popularity as a lodging option among Indian tourists in recent years. Tourism is a significant contributor to economic development and cultural exchange worldwide and home stays have emerged as a distinctive and sustainable accommodation option. This study investigates...
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Pastoral Tourism as a Catalyst for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals among Pastoralists: A Literature Review

Abhishek Kumar, Aswani Kumar, Ritvik Tyagi
The literature review critically examines the role of pastoral tourism in achieving Sustainable Development Goals among pastoral communities to identify the gaps hindering pastoral tourism from acting as a catalyst for sustainable livelihoods and achieving SDGs among pastoralists. Further recommendations...
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Role of Green Technology in the Meetings and Events Industry

Jitendra Singh, Nitin Gupta, Sonal Agarwal, Akanksha Gulati
Meetings and events have been transformed by technological advancements in the last decade. Technology has significantly changed the tools accessible to meeting and event planners at every step of the planning process, even while in-person meetings are still crucial. For example, event and visitor bandwidth...
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Impact of Climate Change on Food Safety in Tourist Destinations

Bhavya Rustagi, Kapil Saraswat
The escalating menaces of climate change poses significant challenges to food safety, especially in tourist destinations where food borne illnesses can have ubiquitous and arctic consequences. This research paper explores the impact of climate change on food safety in popular tourist locations, sifting...
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Influence of Online Travel Agents on Selective Homestays in the Nainital Lake Region of Uttarakhand

Pankaj Kumar Pandey
The hospitality industry has undergone a transformation with the aggressive marketing and presence by online travel agencies (OTAs). This paper examines the influence of OTA partnerships on home stay operations in Lake Region of Nainital, Uttarakhand. The surveys have been done with questionnaire as...
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Digital Marketing Tools -Tourism and Upcoming Trends

Vinod Kumar, Priyanka Rana, Kanika Gupta, Nirbhay Kumar, Upasana Singh, Masood Aslam, Piyush Kumar, Nitin Gupta
It is anticipated that the usage of digital technology in tourism would only grow stronger due to the unparalleled breakthroughs in these fields that have been embraced for marketing purposes. This research aims to examine upcoming trends and conduct a thorough evaluation of the literature on digital...
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Green Practices that Influence Booking Decisions for Eco-conscious Travelers in Delhi NCR

Sandilyan Ramanujam Pagaldiviti, Aravind Kr. Rai
The entire world is looking at various measures to improve the environment and such initiatives come under “Green Practices”. The travel industry and hotels also are trying to adopt green and environmentally friendly practices. Travelers also have started to look at various practices and also choose...
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Industrial Training and Its Impact on Students Perceptions

Madhusudan Adhikari, Indraneel Bose
The purpose of writing this research paper is to check the perception of hotel management graduate students before and after the industrial training and its impact in their future decisions. The hotel management institutes from the national capital region were selected and structured questionnaire was...
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Green Practices and Tourist Intention to Revisit Restaurants in Rishikesh – A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach

Ashish Kumar Kestwal, Shiv Mohan Verma, Abhay Chamoli
This study explores the factors influencing tourists’ intentions to revisit restaurants in Rishikesh, focusing on the moderating role of Green Practices. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, it examines how tourists’ attitudes toward food, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control impact...
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Exploring the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Understand the Role of Sustainability in Digital Shopping Environment

Jyotsna Rai, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Sasmita Giri
Today, when the commercial world is discussing sustainability, this study aims to combine how even the adoption of a minor technology has influenced the buying behavior of customers on digital platforms and how personalized advertisements have changed people’s perception towards buying. This study helps...
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Investigating the Impact of Community Involvement on the Adoption and Effectiveness of Sustainable Practices in Hotels of Uttarakhand

Dharmender Rawat, Rakesh Dani, Amanjeet Singh Sethi
This research investigates how community involvement affects the adoption and effectiveness of sustainable practices in Uttarakhand’s hotel industry. The primary objective is to assess how collaboration with local communities can improve the integration of eco-friendly initiatives within hotels. Adopting...
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Behind Closed Doors: Unravelling Job Stress and Satisfaction in Hotel Housekeeping

Garima Jain, Vinay Punia, Neeraj Verma, Sumit Tripathi, Himanshu Mehra
This study investigated the factors contributing to job-related stress among hotel housekeepers and explored their influence on both job stress and job satisfaction within this specific occupational context. A conceptual model was empirically tested using sample data of 550 hotel housekeeping employees....
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Strategising Green Practices for the Hotel Industry - A Study on Selected Large Hotel of Dehradun

Sonam Kapoor Semwal, Ravish Kukreti, Akash Rawat
The hotel industry significantly impacts the environment through energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and carbon emissions. This study explores green practices in the hotel industry, focusing on selected large hotels in Dehradun, India. With increasing awareness of sustainable tourism,...
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Assessing the Impact of Practical Adjustments on Sustainability in Hotel Operations: An Analysis of Small Changes and Their Effectiveness in Faridabad

Bhavesh Gupta
To that extent, the study postulates that minor and practical changes are crucial in determining hospitality sustainability for practical operational dimensions such as optimizing lighting systems and waste segregation efficiency improvement. It is an important context to be addressed since hospitality...
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Addressing Culinary Challenges with Indian Cuisine: An In-Depth Evaluation of their Impact on Foreign Tourists’ Satisfaction

Ishan Bakshi, Deepak Kumar, Sumant Sharma
This study investigated the culinary challenges faced by foreign tourists in India and their impact on overall satisfaction with Indian cuisine. Conducted in Delhi, the research utilized a close-ended questionnaire and surveyed 240 foreign tourists, employing the Snowball sampling approach. Data analysis...
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Role of Destination’s Gastronomic Appeal in Attracting Tourists: Insights into Kangra’s Culinary Landscape

Satish Guleria, Suresh Chauhan, Ishan Bakshi
This study investigated the role of destination food in tourism attraction, focusing on Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Using a quantitative approach with 410 tourist responses, it examined factors influencing tourists’ engagement with destination food. Results showed novelty, cultural exploration,...
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Unveiling Customer Preferences and Motivations Towards Embracing Cloud Kitchens in Chandigarh

Deepak Sharma, Ishan Bakshi, Suresh Chauhan
The ease of placing orders through mobile applications or online platforms, coupled with swift delivery services, has become a significant attraction for consumers leading busy life-styles. In this regard Cloud kitchens, sometimes referred to as virtual restaurants or ghost kitchens, have become more...
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Reducing Waste in Event Planning: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Event Management in Faridabad

Surbhi, Indraneel Bose
Event planning is traditionally associated with substantial waste generation, contributing significantly to environmental degradation. With events ranging from small community gatherings to large-scale festivals, the amount of waste produced often in the form of single-use plastics, food leftovers, and...
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Circular Economy Contributions Towards Zero Waste with Reference to Hotel and Resort Operations: A Systematic Literature Review

Vinod Kumar, Kunal Seth, Shiwani Thakur, Ruchika Kulshrestha
The hospitality sector is having an increasingly negative influence on the environment, which emphasizes the urgent need of sustainable practices adopted by hotels and resorts, especially when it comes to waste management. The purpose of this systematic literature study is to examine how hotel and resort...
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The Influence of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion on Organizational Productivity: A Case Study of Five-Star Hotels in the National Capital Region

Nidhi Gaur, Indraneel Bose
This study examines the impact of workplace diversity and inclusion on organizational productivity in five-star hotels located in the National Capital Region. Data was collected using both primary and secondary sources, with a sample of employees from these hotels. Convenient sampling was employed for...
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Unpacking the Link between Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Autonomy, and Creativity in Hotel Industry

Varsha Singh, Amit Tariyal, Santanu Roy, Swati Bisht
This study examines the influence of corporate social responsibility on employee creativity in the hospitality industry, considering employee engagement and job autonomy as mediating factors. Sample data of 449 employees working in 50 different deluxe category hotels in India were collected. Structural...
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Domestic Visitors’ Satisfaction at Selected World Heritage Sites of Delhi

Shikhar Shukla, Jatashankar R. Tewari
With India aiming at 1 trillion dollar economic contribution through tourism by 2047, the Tourism sector’s potential is being highly recognized. Heritage tourism being a niche sector is a significant contributor in Indian Tourism Development with continuously growing potential. Domestic visitors significantly...
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A Critical Analysis of Work Life Balance in Hotel Industry- A Case Study of Dehradun

Ravish Kukreti, Akash Rawat, Rohan
Hotel industry operates 24 hours a day round the year, operational hours along with prolonged working in hotels effect work life balance of employees who are working in the hotels. Work life balance is a complex concept which even after several research cannot be restricted to limited words; it can be...
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Exploring The Impact of Gastronomic Experiences in Homestay on Guest Satisfaction and Revisit Intentions

Anu Bala, Ravish Kukreti, Yogesh Upreti, Mohsin Khan
This study delved into the influence of gastronomic experiences within homestay accommodations on guest satisfaction and their intentions to revisit. Gastronomy or culinary is recognized as a fundamental aspect of the travel experience, determine an essential role in shaping guests’ overall satisfaction...
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Awareness of Hospitality Law among Employees in the Accommodation Sector

Shivansh Tripathi, Arvind Chauhan, Jatashankar R. Tewari
Such a study gives an insight to the extent that such hospitality law awareness is among the employees in the lodging sectors. With the complexity of laws governing the hospitality industry, employees must know the do’s and don’ts in promoting obedience and excellence in providing service. This study...
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Social Media Context and Giveaways in Driving Virtual Engagement and Positive Customer Perception

Pallavi Choudhary, Sonali P. Banerjee, Ajay Singh
With the rise of social media as a dominant marketing tool, brands are engaging with consumers in a virtual ecosystem that significantly impacts customer perception. Using social media context and giveaways as key strategies to drive virtual engagement and foster positive consumer sentiment is explored...
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Culinary Heritage of the Asur Tribe: Chef’s Perception regarding Jharkhand’s Culinary Tourism

Shakesh Kumar Singh, Shiv Mohan Verma, Dhananjay Kumar Srivastav
This study revolves around the distinctive food ways of the Asur tribe in Netar Hat, Jharkhand, while narrating their very essence of identity in the face of a changing Indian foods cape. Even though the options are varied, the food of the Asur tribe is something that serves as a significant fulcrum...
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Food Adulteration and Its Impact on the Health Rights of the Consumers in India

Reena Bishnoi
In spite of the fact that it has passed through the present-day worry as far as health safety is concerned and is demanding the required excellent health rights of the inhabitants, food adulteration continues to be a devastating serious problem in India. With regard to the consequences that food adulteration...