Questionnaire for Field Study and Project Report
BBATHM Semester 5
Objective:
The objective of this questionnaire is to analyze the role of heritage tourism in creating direct and
indirect employment. The questionnaire also aims to collect data to assess the impact of heritage tourism
in enhancing the financial wellbeing and quality of life of local stakeholders.
SECTION A: DIRECT AND INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT
This section gathers information about employment opportunities generated by heritage tourism.
Direct Employment
1. Hometown: Local / Outsider
2. Mode of Employment: Full-time / Part-time
3. Employment Nature: Probation / Contractual / Permanent
4. Experience in your working area: 0–5 years / 6–10 years / 11–15 years / More than 15 years
5. Work Incentives: Provided / Not Provided
6. Range of Remuneration: ₹5000–₹10000 / ₹11000–₹20000 / ₹21000–₹30000 / ₹31000–₹40000 /
₹41000–₹50000
Indirect Employment
7. Type of work: Handicraft seller / Cultural performer / Tour guide / Transport provider / Food stall
owner / Other (specify)
8. Most of the customers are: Locals / Tourists
9. Experience in your area: 0–5 years / 6–10 years / 11–15 years / More than 15 years
10. Flow of Income: Regular / Seasonal / Not up to the mark / Not at all
11. Presently doing business in my area ensures long-term future earnings: Strongly agree / Agree /
Neutral / Disagree / Strongly disagree
SECTION B: HERITAGE TOURISM VARIABLES (Tourists)
1. The site offers an authentic experience of the region’s rich heritage and culture
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2. Historical monuments, museums, and cultural landmarks are the main attractions for visitors
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3. Government has implemented plans to develop and promote this area as a ‘heritage village’
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4. Heritage tourism promotes economic sustainability without overexploitation of resources
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5. Government and organizers display local traditions, crafts, music, and festivals to attract heritage
tourists (cultural sustainability)
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6. Tourists are willing to pay higher prices for authentic heritage experiences
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7. Tourists seek sustainable heritage experiences like heritage walks, folk performances, and local
museum visits
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8. Tour operators discourage activities that may damage monuments or disturb local communities
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9. Tour operators encourage visitors to respect heritage sites by avoiding littering or vandalism
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10. Tour operators promote the use of eco-friendly transport for visiting heritage sites
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11. Promotion of local handicrafts, souvenirs, and traditional cuisines is done effectively
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12. Tour operators and officials promote digital guides and sustainable infrastructure to preserve the
heritage environment
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13. Tour operators and officials educate tourists about the importance of conserving cultural
heritage
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14. Heritage tour packages include educational elements about local history and traditions SA (5)
A (4) N (3) D (2) SD (1)
15. Tour operators/government officials collaborate with local artisans and homestays to offer authentic
experiences
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SECTION C: HERITAGE TOURISM VARIABLES (Local Stakeholders)
1. Local people have received income opportunities due to heritage tourism projects
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2. Project owners and officials involve local people in day-to-day activities of heritage tourism
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3. Heritage tourism generates local employment opportunities
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4. Heritage tourism helps reduce migration to urban areas
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5. Skill-building programmes are organized by government to train locals in handicrafts, hospitality, and
guiding
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6. Government has implemented plans to promote this region as a heritage tourism hub
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7. Local communities are trained to market and sell traditional products effectively
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8. Nearby monuments and cultural sites attract large numbers of tourists
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9. Heritage tourism promotes balanced growth without resource depletion
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10. Heritage tourism promotes social justice, inclusiveness, and local wellbeing
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11. Government supports local tourism businesses that follow sustainable heritage conservation
practices
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12. Government partners with communities to build sustainable heritage infrastructure and jobs
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13. Tour operators and officials design sustainable heritage tour packages
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14. Government educates tourists about conservation and heritage protection
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SECTION D: FINANCIAL WELLBEING (Local Stakeholders)
1. I have good control over my everyday finances
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2. I have financial freedom to make choices
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3. I can absorb financial shocks
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4. I can track my financial goals effectively
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5. I can meet my financial obligations on time
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6. I have good savings due to my work in heritage tourism
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7. My debt-to-income ratio has decreased after engaging in heritage-related activities
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8. I can increase my assets through income earned from heritage tourism
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9. I can manage daily expenses comfortably
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10. I do not have borrowings
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11. I have strong financial plans for the future
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12. I can handle major unexpected expenses
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13. I am securing my financial future through heritage-related work
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14. I can enjoy life because of my improved financial management
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15. Giving gifts for social occasions no longer puts strain on my finances
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SECTION E: QUALITY OF LIFE (Local Stakeholders)
1. I can maintain good health and personal safety
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2. I have a good relationship with my spouse
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3. I have positive relationships with family members and relatives
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4. I maintain good friendships
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5. I am able to raise my children well
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6. I contribute to community development and social welfare
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7. My involvement in heritage tourism helps in intellectual and cultural growth
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8. I can plan and manage my life effectively
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9. I am satisfied with my current occupational role
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10. I feel creative and expressive through my work in heritage tourism
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11. I can socialize well within and beyond my community
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12. I participate in recreational and cultural activities regularly
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