Binita Kc
Biographic Data
| ID | 3064396 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Binita Kc |
| GIVEN NAMES | Binita |
| FAMILY NAME | Kc |
| SIGNATURE | KC B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Texas |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7949-6672 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Connecting Sustainable Livelihoods and Conservation via Homestay Tourism in Ghanaian Protected Sites: A Social Entrepreneurship Perspective
Sustainable tourism increasingly seeks models that align community livelihoods with biodiversity conservation. Yet, the integration of social entrepreneurship (SE) within community‐based homestays remains underexplored. This study examines homestay enterprises in three Ghanaian protected and conservation‐designated sites, Nzulezu Village on Stilts, Boabeng–Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, and Mole National Park, to assess whether they operate as SE models…
Motivation and service quality relationship with visitor satisfaction and loyalty intentions in a mountainous protected area
This research examined multidimensional relationships of service quality and motivation with satisfaction and loyalty intentions among visitors at Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA) in Nepal. Data were collected via a questionnaire survey with international tourists, and analysis was conducted using partial least square structural equation modeling. Satisfaction was significantly and positively related to both intention to revisit and intention…
Social capital approach to promote sustainable ecotourism in protected areas
Protected Areas (PAs) stand at a critical crossroads as natural landscapes face mounting pressures from both conservation needs and tourism demands. This study introduces the concept of social capital (in-situ and ex-situ) to promote sustainable ecotourism in PAs. The study identifies critical challenges, including resource constraints and human-wildlife conflicts, through an online survey and expert panel meeting. Visualisation is created to map…
Are Tourists Willing to Pay for Sustainable Tourism: Why and Why Not
There is an increased demand for the hospitality and tourism industry to be more sustainable. The sustainability movement in the industry requires concerted efforts, where businesses need to go beyond their ongoing “business as usual” working philosophy to encapsulate broader implications for economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental conservation. Indeed, consumer choices and demands drive the industry, where consumers play a vita…
GSTC evaluation of urban and nature-based tourism destinations in Croatia: Implications for adaptive governance and resilience
This study critically examines the sustainability performance of six leading urban and nature-based destinations in Croatia using the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Criteria v2.0. Grounded in resilience theory and adaptive governance, the research integrates expert-led self-assessments with quantitative analysis at both subcategory and indicator levels. Results reveal significant, statistically validated differences between…
The power of homestay tourism in fighting social stigmas and inequities
Homestay tourism serves as an interactive learning platform for both hosts and guests. As this form of tourism continues to grow, it is crucial to analyze its impact on local communities, particularly in terms of host-guest interactions. This study aims to explore how homestay tourism contributes to mitigating social stigmas and inequities within homestay communities. We used a phenomenological approach to delve into the lived experiences of home…
Comparison of datasets citation coverage in Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, Crossref, and DataCite
The rapid increase of Earth science data from remote sensing, models, and ground-based observations highlights an urgent need for effective data management practices. Data repositories track provenance and usage metrics which are crucial for ensuring data integrity and scientific reproducibility. Although the introduction of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for datasets in the late 1990s has significantly aided in crediting creators and enhancin…
Tourism and national collaboration in protected areas
More than 45% of international visitors enjoy tourism in Nepalese protected areas. • Protected areas suffer from under-tourism to over-tourism. • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) factors are identified. • A national-scale collaboration among protected areas is evaluated. • A defined success in protected areas reflects three pillars of sustainable tourism
Mapping and analyzing human–wildlife conflicts communication network to promote conservation success in protected areas: Evidence from Nepal
Ecotourism for wildlife conservation and sustainable livelihood via community-based homestay: A formula to success or a quagmire
Community-based tourism (CBT) is a popular approach to tourism development in developing countries. Community-based homestays are a form of CBT initiative that involves tourists staying with host families to experience local socio-cultural and natural resources. This study examined a community-based homestay in the buffer zone community of Bardia National Park (BNP), Nepal. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with homestay owners t…
A comprehensive analysis of threats to Unesco WHSs in danger
Threats to 54 WHSs in danger are examined. • WHSs in danger were distributed across 33 countries representing every region. • WHSs in danger share common threats. • The multidimensionality of the threats is assessed by clustering the threats into 13 primary factors. • Collaboration is identified as a key factor to promote the successful conservation and management of WHSs
The potential role of tourism microentrepreneurship in the prevention of rhino poaching
Conservation in South Africa's Kruger National Park has evolved from protection of select wildlife species for hunting, to their subsequent protection for the viewing consumption by the wealthy. Gradually, tourism became a mechanism for funding conservation efforts and for the exclusion of indigenous residents from the use of resources. The historical exclusion of gateway communities from wildlife tourism revenues has led to conflict with conserv…
Residents’ perspectives of a newly developed ecotourism project: An assessment of effectiveness through the lens of an importance–performance analysis
Understanding the perceived importance and performance of various components of ecotourism to residents living in the area it is undertaken is crucial to the overall success of an ecotourism development project. This study examines residents’ perceptions of the importance and performance of ecotourism components (i.e. environmental conservation, economic wellbeing, promotion of local arts and culture, local participation, and fair share of resour…
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Sustainable Mobility in Atlanta's Cascade Community
Roughly one third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are travel-related, and much of these are from routine, short trips that can be controlled by individual consumers. Because of this, sustainability advocates encourage greater use of alternative transportation modes such as mass transit and non-motorized transport to help limit carbon dioxide emissions. However, the efficacy of such prescriptions is contingent upon the social and physical context…
Climate Change and African Americans in the USA
Climate change is one of the most challenging geophysical science and policy issues in modern times. The combined anthropogenic and natural forcing on the climate has profound impacts on the major spheres of the Earth system. Scholarly analysis has also revealed a cascading array of effects on the socioeconomic and political fabric. One of the more subtle effects of climate change is how it may affect certain sub-groups of people. Herein, we draw…
The power of homestay tourism in fighting social stigmas and inequities
Homestay tourism serves as an interactive learning platform for both hosts and guests. As this form of tourism continues to grow, it is crucial to analyze its impact on local communities, particularly in terms of host-guest interactions. This study aims to explore how homestay tourism contributes to mitigating social stigmas and inequities within homestay communities. We used a phenomenological approach to delve into the lived experiences of home…
A comprehensive analysis of threats to Unesco WHSs in danger
Threats to 54 WHSs in danger are examined. • WHSs in danger were distributed across 33 countries representing every region. • WHSs in danger share common threats. • The multidimensionality of the threats is assessed by clustering the threats into 13 primary factors. • Collaboration is identified as a key factor to promote the successful conservation and management of WHSs
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Sustainable Mobility in Atlanta's Cascade Community
Roughly one third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are travel-related, and much of these are from routine, short trips that can be controlled by individual consumers. Because of this, sustainability advocates encourage greater use of alternative transportation modes such as mass transit and non-motorized transport to help limit carbon dioxide emissions. However, the efficacy of such prescriptions is contingent upon the social and physical context…
Residents’ perspectives of a newly developed ecotourism project: An assessment of effectiveness through the lens of an importance–performance analysis
Understanding the perceived importance and performance of various components of ecotourism to residents living in the area it is undertaken is crucial to the overall success of an ecotourism development project. This study examines residents’ perceptions of the importance and performance of ecotourism components (i.e. environmental conservation, economic wellbeing, promotion of local arts and culture, local participation, and fair share of resour…
The potential role of tourism microentrepreneurship in the prevention of rhino poaching
Conservation in South Africa's Kruger National Park has evolved from protection of select wildlife species for hunting, to their subsequent protection for the viewing consumption by the wealthy. Gradually, tourism became a mechanism for funding conservation efforts and for the exclusion of indigenous residents from the use of resources. The historical exclusion of gateway communities from wildlife tourism revenues has led to conflict with conserv…
Climate Change and African Americans in the USA
Climate change is one of the most challenging geophysical science and policy issues in modern times. The combined anthropogenic and natural forcing on the climate has profound impacts on the major spheres of the Earth system. Scholarly analysis has also revealed a cascading array of effects on the socioeconomic and political fabric. One of the more subtle effects of climate change is how it may affect certain sub-groups of people. Herein, we draw…
Climate Change and African Americans in the USA
Climate change is one of the most challenging geophysical science and policy issues in modern times. The combined anthropogenic and natural forcing on the climate has profound impacts on the major spheres of the Earth system. Scholarly analysis has also revealed a cascading array of effects on the socioeconomic and political fabric. One of the more subtle effects of climate change is how it may affect certain sub-groups of people. Herein, we draw…
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Sustainable Mobility in Atlanta's Cascade Community
Roughly one third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are travel-related, and much of these are from routine, short trips that can be controlled by individual consumers. Because of this, sustainability advocates encourage greater use of alternative transportation modes such as mass transit and non-motorized transport to help limit carbon dioxide emissions. However, the efficacy of such prescriptions is contingent upon the social and physical context…
The potential role of tourism microentrepreneurship in the prevention of rhino poaching
Conservation in South Africa's Kruger National Park has evolved from protection of select wildlife species for hunting, to their subsequent protection for the viewing consumption by the wealthy. Gradually, tourism became a mechanism for funding conservation efforts and for the exclusion of indigenous residents from the use of resources. The historical exclusion of gateway communities from wildlife tourism revenues has led to conflict with conserv…
Residents’ perspectives of a newly developed ecotourism project: An assessment of effectiveness through the lens of an importance–performance analysis
Understanding the perceived importance and performance of various components of ecotourism to residents living in the area it is undertaken is crucial to the overall success of an ecotourism development project. This study examines residents’ perceptions of the importance and performance of ecotourism components (i.e. environmental conservation, economic wellbeing, promotion of local arts and culture, local participation, and fair share of resour…
Ecotourism for wildlife conservation and sustainable livelihood via community-based homestay: A formula to success or a quagmire
Community-based tourism (CBT) is a popular approach to tourism development in developing countries. Community-based homestays are a form of CBT initiative that involves tourists staying with host families to experience local socio-cultural and natural resources. This study examined a community-based homestay in the buffer zone community of Bardia National Park (BNP), Nepal. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with homestay owners t…
A comprehensive analysis of threats to Unesco WHSs in danger
Threats to 54 WHSs in danger are examined. • WHSs in danger were distributed across 33 countries representing every region. • WHSs in danger share common threats. • The multidimensionality of the threats is assessed by clustering the threats into 13 primary factors. • Collaboration is identified as a key factor to promote the successful conservation and management of WHSs
Mapping and analyzing human–wildlife conflicts communication network to promote conservation success in protected areas: Evidence from Nepal
Comparison of datasets citation coverage in Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, Crossref, and DataCite
The rapid increase of Earth science data from remote sensing, models, and ground-based observations highlights an urgent need for effective data management practices. Data repositories track provenance and usage metrics which are crucial for ensuring data integrity and scientific reproducibility. Although the introduction of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for datasets in the late 1990s has significantly aided in crediting creators and enhancin…
Tourism and national collaboration in protected areas
More than 45% of international visitors enjoy tourism in Nepalese protected areas. • Protected areas suffer from under-tourism to over-tourism. • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) factors are identified. • A national-scale collaboration among protected areas is evaluated. • A defined success in protected areas reflects three pillars of sustainable tourism
GSTC evaluation of urban and nature-based tourism destinations in Croatia: Implications for adaptive governance and resilience
This study critically examines the sustainability performance of six leading urban and nature-based destinations in Croatia using the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Criteria v2.0. Grounded in resilience theory and adaptive governance, the research integrates expert-led self-assessments with quantitative analysis at both subcategory and indicator levels. Results reveal significant, statistically validated differences between…
The power of homestay tourism in fighting social stigmas and inequities
Homestay tourism serves as an interactive learning platform for both hosts and guests. As this form of tourism continues to grow, it is crucial to analyze its impact on local communities, particularly in terms of host-guest interactions. This study aims to explore how homestay tourism contributes to mitigating social stigmas and inequities within homestay communities. We used a phenomenological approach to delve into the lived experiences of home…
Connecting Sustainable Livelihoods and Conservation via Homestay Tourism in Ghanaian Protected Sites: A Social Entrepreneurship Perspective
Sustainable tourism increasingly seeks models that align community livelihoods with biodiversity conservation. Yet, the integration of social entrepreneurship (SE) within community‐based homestays remains underexplored. This study examines homestay enterprises in three Ghanaian protected and conservation‐designated sites, Nzulezu Village on Stilts, Boabeng–Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, and Mole National Park, to assess whether they operate as SE models…
Motivation and service quality relationship with visitor satisfaction and loyalty intentions in a mountainous protected area
This research examined multidimensional relationships of service quality and motivation with satisfaction and loyalty intentions among visitors at Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA) in Nepal. Data were collected via a questionnaire survey with international tourists, and analysis was conducted using partial least square structural equation modeling. Satisfaction was significantly and positively related to both intention to revisit and intention…
Social capital approach to promote sustainable ecotourism in protected areas
Protected Areas (PAs) stand at a critical crossroads as natural landscapes face mounting pressures from both conservation needs and tourism demands. This study introduces the concept of social capital (in-situ and ex-situ) to promote sustainable ecotourism in PAs. The study identifies critical challenges, including resource constraints and human-wildlife conflicts, through an online survey and expert panel meeting. Visualisation is created to map…
Are Tourists Willing to Pay for Sustainable Tourism: Why and Why Not
There is an increased demand for the hospitality and tourism industry to be more sustainable. The sustainability movement in the industry requires concerted efforts, where businesses need to go beyond their ongoing “business as usual” working philosophy to encapsulate broader implications for economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental conservation. Indeed, consumer choices and demands drive the industry, where consumers play a vita…
Geography (11 works) · Tourism (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (9 works) · Environmental planning (8 works) · Environmental resource management (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Ecotourism (6 works) · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development (6 works) · Economics (5 works)