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@article{202017,
        author = {K selvakumar and THANGARAJU S},
        title = {Networked Cultural Heritage Tourism in the Chola Temple Corridor: The Case of Airavatesvara Temple},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5514-5520},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202017},
        abstract = {Cultural heritage tourism, particularly in interconnected networks like the Chola Temple Corridor in Tamil Nadu, plays a vital role in sustainable tourism development. This research focuses on the Airavatesvara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, analyzing tourism dynamics and its potential for sustainable growth. Based on secondary data, the study employs SWOT analysis and content analysis, revealing significant opportunities alongside challenges such as fragmented planning, environmental pressures, and infrastructure gaps. Recommendations include integrated corridor planning, digital tourism innovations, and community-based strategies to enhance sustainable cultural tourism in the region, contributing to heritage management discussions in South India.},
        keywords = {Cultural Heritage, Chula Temple Corridor, UNESCO Heritage, Temple Tourism Cultural Corridors.},
        month = {May},
        }