Sustainable Technological Innovations in Festival Tourism

Abstract

Uttarakhand, located in the Himalayas, is known for its colorful festivals and pure natural beauty. Uttarakhand celebrates its various traditions, spiritual practices, and natural fortunes with a plethora of festivals throughout the year. Festival tourism, an element of cultural tourism, has grown its prominence in the region by drawing the attention of both local and foreign visitors. With the growth of festival tourism, the region is attempting to harmonize traditional festivities by applying environmental fortification and sustainable tourist practices. By reviewing the technical innovations during the festivities and case studies from Uttarakhand, this study commences on an in-depth analysis of sustainable technological innovations in the context of Uttarakhand's festival tourism. This research looks into a variety of sustainable techniques, such as technological integration in the festivals, waste management measures, and community's participation in festival design and execution. It also investigates how technology might be used to enhance sustainable transformation to manage tourist flows, enhancing their safety and deliver immersive cultural experiences through various digital platforms, mobile applications, and data analytics. For the purpose of this study, a detailed assessment of literature and case studies will be done on integration of technology in Uttarakhand's festival tourism sector with a focus on how technology can be used for real-time crowd monitoring, implementing smart ticketing systems, and virtual reality experiences to improve tourist experiences. This study's findings will shed light on the potential of technology to play a critical role in promoting sustainable technological innovations in the context of festival tourism in Uttarakhand and pledging the preservation of the region's festive treasures for future generations.