• Mr. Vrushank Shah
• Ms. Vylaica Sinha

The paradigm of agritourism has gained remarkable importance in the 21st century. Economist, academicians and travel professionals pinned that agritourism is a concurrent strategy, which not only aims to agricultural development but also delivers positive impacts over environmental, economic and socio – cultural parameters of sustainable tourism. The growth of agritourism can boost the tourism and hospitality industry and can become a medium of change for transforming a developing economy to developed economy. The key objective of this research is to critically discuss and evaluate the notion of agritourism. It also analyzes a link between agritourism and the principles of sustainable development. Additionally, the researcher clears the confusion over the main differences between agritourism, ecotourism and rural tourism. In order to achieve the aim, the researcher performs an exploratory research over the key advantages and challenges of implementing agritourism in developing countries. By realizing the aim of the research, the researcher offers strong recommendations for continual development and smooth implementation of agritourism. Lastly, the researcher identifies limitations of research and guidance for future research.

"Critical evaluation of Agritourism – A Tool for Sustainable Development", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.90-96, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCF06019.pdf

"Critical evaluation of Agritourism – A Tool for Sustainable Development", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp90-96, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCF06019.pdf