The State Of Qualitative Tourism Research In Indian Context
Abstract
The research examines qualitative tourism research in India through a lens which shows that Indian scholars lag behind international developments. Indian tourism studies are classified by applying Denzin and Lincoln’s (1994) “Moments of Qualitative Research” framework which reveals methodological trends alongside disciplinary boundaries. The research shows quantitative methods are widely chosen by scholars but institutions oppose qualitative approaches while training in qualitative methods remains insufficient. The research supports multiple research methods together with academic backing and interdisciplinary teamwork to improve qualitative research within tourism studies in Indian academia.