Arnab Gantait

Arnab is an independent researcher.  He has successfully completed PGDM in Tourism and Travel (TT) from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Gwalior in 2014. He also cleared UGC-NET in 2014. After competition of his Post Graduate degree, he served the Tourism Industry for more than one year, following which he joined as a Project Fellow in a UGC funded Major Research Project in 2015 in the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. Mr. Arnab has so far published 13 articles in both international and national referred peer reviewed journals as well as in edited books. His research interests mainly focus on Pro-poor Tourism, Responsible Tourism and community participation in tourism.

Recent article publication

Gantait, A., Mohanty, P., Singh, K., & Sinha, R. (2021). Pro-Poor Tourism in India: Reality or Hyperbole!. Psychology and Education, 58(2), 9672-9682.

Other Articles Published in Journals

Sl. No.	Article Detail	No. of Citation
1	Gantait, A., Swamy, A., Mathew, R. (2019). Sustainable Destination Development through Responsible Community Based Tourism Initiatives: Select Case Studies from Bali Village, Indian Sunderbans. International Journal of Applied Social Science. 6(6), 1572-1581.	-
2	Gantait, A., Mohanty, P., Swamy, A. (2018). Conservation and Management of Indian Built-Heritages: Exploring the Issues and Challenges. South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage. 11(1), 5-21.	3
3	Gantait, A., Mohanty, P., Mathew, R. (2018). Tourism-led Poverty Alleviation in South Asia – An Analytical Rapportage. International Journal of Innovative Research & Studies. 8(1), 67-83.	1
4	Puri, G., Singh K., Gantait, A. (2018). Investigating the Relationship between Service Quality and Destination Loyalty: A Study on Shaam-E-Sarhad Village Resort, Hodka, Gujarat, India. Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. 8(7), 321-338.	-

Sl. No.	Article Detail	No. of Citation
5	Mathew, R., Gantait, A., Swamy, A. (2017). Community Based Conservation for Sustainable Forest Management – Probing the Indian Projections and Selected International Paradigms. Tourism: Theory and Practice. 15(1 & 2), 83-107.	-
6	Mohanty, P., Gantait, A., Chandran, A. (2017). The Trajectories of Tourism Ventures vis–a–vis Prospects of Poverty Alleviation in South Asia – An Exploratory Reportage. Tourism: Theory and Practice. 15 (1 & 2), 7-27.	1
7	Jeniffer, M., Chandran, A., Gantait, A. (2017). The Implications of Demonetization and Currency Constraints on Indian Tourism - A Perspective Analysis.ATNA Journal of Tourism Studies.17 (1), 1-16.	-
8	Mohanty, P., Chandran, A., Gantait, A. (2016). Is Tourism Driven Poverty Alleviation Rhetoric or Pragmatic Ideal? Scanning the Academic Discourses. South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage. 9 (2), 51-61.	3

Chapters Published in Edited Books

Sl. No.	Article Detail	No. of Citation
1	Singh, K., Gantait, A., Puri, G., Swamy, A. (2016). Rural Tourism: Need, Scope and Challenges in Indian Context. Hospitality and Tourism: Challenges, Innovation, Practices and Product Development. (Ed.), Dr. Alok Kumar, Adhyayan Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-8435-490-4.	22
2	Swamy, A., Batabyal, D., Gantait, A. (2017). Measuring the Guest-Host Interaction: An Empirical Analysis for Sustainable Tourism Development in Sikkim.Contemporary Research and Practices in Tourism and Hospitality: With Special Focus on Accessibility. (Eds.), Dr. S. George, P. Mohanty, Dr. R. Mathew, & Prof. Y. V. Rao. Himalaya Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-5273-110-7.	-
3	Sinha, R., Sofique, M. A., Gantait, A. (2019). Role of Local Community in Heritage Management for Sustainable Cultural Tourism Development: A Study on Lalbagh Region, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Community Participation in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries. (Eds.), Dr. G.B. Sinnoor and Dr. Mohammad Zohair. Excel India Publishers. 50-69.	2
4	Singh, K., Indu, Gantait, A., Puri, G. (2019). Understanding the Role of Community and their Level of Participation in Conservation and Resource Management: A Study on Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan India. Community Based Tourism in India. (Eds.), Dr. G.B. Sinnoor and Prof. Mallikarjun V. Alagawadi. Excel India Publishers. ISBN: 978-93-88237-37-6.	-

Paper Presentation in International Conferences / Seminars

1. Presented “The Multi-Stranded Facets of Responsible Tourism - A Holistic Inquiry of Model Initiatives in Africa Pertinent in the Indian Context” in the International Conference on “Responsible Tourism Practices in India: Issues and Challenges”, organized by Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry – India, held on 7^th- 9^thDecember, 2019.
2. Presented “Pro-Poor Tourism in India: The War against Poverty” in the International Seminar on ‘‘Food, Hospitality and Tourism: Luxury Services and Experiences”, organized by Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management M.D University - Rohtak, Haryana – India, held on 12^th of March, 2019.
3. Presented “Making the Human Resource in Tourism More Local: A Move Towards Sustainability” in the International Seminar on “Academic-Industry Collaboration: towards bridging skill gap in tourism sector”, organized by Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM) in association with Ministry of Tourism (Govt. of India), held on 22^nd Feb – 24^th Feb, 2019.
4. Presented “Role of Local Community in Heritage Management for Sustainable Cultural Tourism Development: A Study on Lalbagh Region, Murshidabad, West Bengal” in the International Conference on Community Involvement in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries, organized by Department of Business Studies, School of Business Studies, Central University of Karnataka, India, held on 3^rd Jan – 5^th Jan 2019.
5. Presented “Sustainable Destination Development Through Responsible Community Based Tourism Initiatives: A Case Study of Indian Sunderbans” in the International Conference on Community Involvement in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries, organized by Department of Business Studies, School of Business Studies, Central University of Karnataka, India, held on 3^rd Jan – 5^th Jan 2019.
6. Presented “Understanding the Role of Community and their Level of Participation in Conservation and Resource Management: A Study on Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan India.”in the International Conference on Community Involvement in Tourism Development in Emerging Countries, organized by Department of Business Studies, School of Business Studies, Central University of Karnataka, India, held on 3^rd Jan – 5^th Jan 2019.
7. Presented “Religion, National Identity and Heritage Tourism: Illustrating the Indian Experiences” in the International Conference on Convergence and Divergence: Indian Literature in a Global Context—Canadian and Indian Perspectives, organized by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi & Department of English, School of Humanities, Pondicherry University, India, held on 30^th Aug – 31^st Aug, 2018.
8. Presented “The Role of Service Quality and Its Relationship with Destination Loyalty: A Case Study on Hodka Village, Gujarat” in the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Marketing: Setting Agenda for Future Research (STHMCON-2018), organized by Dept. of Tourism and Hotel Management, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India held on 15^th March – 17^th March, 2018.
9. Presented “The Emerging Challenges in Heritage Management and Preservation in Indian Context” in the International Seminar on Indian Art Heritage in a Changing World: Challenges and Prospects, organized by Dept. of History of Art, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, held on 27^th February – 1^st March, 2017.
10. Presented “Heritage Tourism: Contribution Towards Cultural Rejuvenation” in7^th Indian International Hotel & Tourism Research Conference, organized by Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, New Delhi, India, held on 17^th – 18^th Feb, 2017.
11. Presented “Rural Tourism Marketing in context to Indian Tourism Industry” in6^th Indian International Hotel & Tourism Research Conference& 7^th India Hospitality Congress Annual Conference, organized by Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, New Delhi, India, held on 11^th -12^th Feb, 2016

Paper Presentation in National Conferences / Seminars

1. Presented “Role of Tourism Service Providers in Promoting Responsible Tourism - A Long-term Approach towards Poverty Alleviation” in the National Seminar on Responsible Tourism: Global Framework and Local Realities, organized by Dept. Tourism and Travel Management, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai, India, held on 5^th August, 2017.
2. Presented “Measuring the Guest - Host Interaction: An Empirical Analysis for Sustainable Tourism Development in Sikkim” in National Conference on Contemporary Research & Practices in Tourism and Hospitality, organized by Dept. Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India, held on 5^th May – 6^th May, 2017.
3. Presented “Community Based Conservation for Sustainable Forest Management - Probing the Indian Projections and International Paradigms” in National Conference on Contemporary Research & Practices in Tourism and Hospitality, organized by Dept. Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India, held on 5^th May – 6^th May, 2017.
4. Presented “Is Tourism Driven Poverty Alleviation Rhetoric or Pragmatic Ideal- Scanning the Academic Discourses” in 2 Days’ UGC-SAP (DRS II) National Conference on Pro Poor Tourism: Strategies to ensure Sustainable Growth, organized by Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India, held on 18^th March – 19^th March, 2016.

Research Methodology - Workshops Attended

• Participated in 4 Days’ Research Methodology Colloquium in the International Tourism Research Colloquium (ITRC-2018), organized by Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University for the research scholars during 21^st March – 24^th March, 2018.
• Participated in 2 Days’ National Level Workshop on Art of Writing Research Articles organized by Department of Economics, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India, held on 27^th – 28^th March, 2017.
• Participated in 10 Days’ National Level Workshop on Statistical Analysis for Business Research, organized by Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India, held on 15^th March – 24^th March, 2017.
• Participated in ICSSR sponsored 10 days' Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Department of Management, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India, held on 20^th January -29^th January, 2016.
  
  

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