The Impact of Digital Media on Private Sector Investment in Uttarakhand's Tourism Industry

Authors

  • Neeraj Vats Research Scholar, (Journalism) Bhagwant University Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • Dr. P.R. Dadhich Research Guide, Bhagwant University Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar Saini Research Guide, Bhagwant University Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n10.018

Keywords:

Investigates, Tourism, Digital Media, Investment, Online Platforms, Participants, Opportunities, Visitors

Abstract

In this research paper, I have thoroughly described about the topic “The Impact of Digital Media on Private Sector Investment in Uttarakhand's Tourism Industry.” The study investigates the substantial influence of digital media on private sector investment in Uttarakhand's tourism industry, emphasizing the increasing significance of digital marketing, social media, and online platforms in investment decisions. The total investment in Uttarakhand's tourism industry increased from ₹1,200 crores to ₹4,000 crores between 2018 and 2022, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%. The survey results indicated that social media platforms have become an essential factor in investment decisions, with 70% of private sector participants reporting that they used social media to inform their investment decisions in 2022. The study also identified opportunities for digital media to further enhance private sector investment. 80% of participants believed that digital marketing would play a critical role in attracting visitors to Uttarakhand in the next two years. The increasing significance of digital media in investment decisions was underscored by the data collected through semi-structured interviews and surveys. Tourism businesses in Uttarakhand have significantly increased their use of digital media over the past five years. The study's results indicate that private sector investment in Uttarakhand's tourism industry has been significantly influenced by digital media. The industry's investment decisions are expected to continue to be influenced by the increasing significance of social media and digital marketing.

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Published

21-10-2024

How to Cite

Vats, N., Dadhich, P., & Saini, S. K. (2024). The Impact of Digital Media on Private Sector Investment in Uttarakhand’s Tourism Industry. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 9(10), 164–169. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n10.018