Publications

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2026, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Service Automation (RAISA): A Model for Smart and Sustainable Destination Management, Turyzm/Tourism. Volume 36, Issue 1, pp. 35-50. https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.2026.03

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2026, Resilience Amidst Neglect: Analyzing Government Failures and Community Strengths in the Wayanad Crisis, IDRiM Journal. Volume 16, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5595/001c.161918

Varghese, B., 2026, Reimagining Sustainable Futures: Sustainability, Social Agency, and the Evolving Market Trends, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. v-xii. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.35.0

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2026, Tourist Accommodation Regional Demand Investment and Supply (TARDIS) Model, Theories and Models in Tourism and Hospitality Research, p. 465. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800625822.0069

George, G., Kulkarni, M., Varghese, B., 2026, AI in Creating Inclusive Work Environments for Neurodiverse Employees, Advances in Autism. Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 79-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/AIA-05-2025-0046

Chennatuserry, J.C., Varghese, B., 2026, Stakeholder Coalition: Transitioning to Inclusive Tourism Business Practices and Its Effects on the Community, Anais Brasileiros de Estudos Turísticos (ABET). Volume 16, p. 3. Varghese, B., An Inclusive Approach Towards Standardized Quality Policy & Quality Assurance in Service Sector: Rethinking Purpose and Context. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14579358

Pratyusha, Y.B.V.L., Varghese, B., 2025, A Learner-Centred Educational Landscape: Era of Education 5.0 and Disruptive Technologies, Mitigating Learner Disadvantages in Teaching and Learning, pp. 159-180.

Varghese, B., 2025, Artificial Intelligence-Powered Travel Apps with Mixed Reality Immersion. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-796-020251002

Pratyusha, Y.B.V.L., Varghese, B., 2025, Era of Education 5.0: Disruptive Technologies in a Learner-Centred Educational Landscape, Impacts of AI on Students and Teachers in Education 5.0, pp. 235-254. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8191-5.ch009

Kapil, S., Varghese, B., 2025, Bubbles of Belief: A Thematic Visualisation of Stakeholder Narratives on Lake Conservation and Community Well-being in Udaipur, Available at SSRN 5699642. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5699642

Varghese, B., Joseph, E.K., 2025, A Comprehensive Sustainable Marketing Strategy: Localized and Community-Based Methods of Waste Management in a Circular Economy, Agile Sustainable Marketing: Navigating Towards a Greener Future, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-xxxx-x.ch001

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2025, Digital Revolution: Transforming the Tourism Business Landscape Post-Pandemic, World Scientific Book Chapters, pp. 103-123. https://doi.org/10.1142/978981128xxx-chxxx

Varghese, B., Lakshmypriya, K., Sandhya, H., Davis, A., Kallarakal, T.K., 2025, A Tale from God’s Own Country: Walking Wounded Hills and Strategies to Restore the Paradise, Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites. Volume 60, 2025, pp. 1315-1326. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.60238-1377

Varghese, B., 2025, Transforming Horizons: Emerging Trends in Indian Tourism and Hospitality, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 20, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.34.11

Varghese, B., Sandhya, H., 2025, Smart Tourism Eco Space: Praxis Policies and Governance, Advancing Smart Tourism Through Analytics, pp. 373-388. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3715-8.ch020

Prem, S., Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2025, Cross Domain Big Data Analytics in Smart Tourism: An Australian Perspective, Advancing Smart Tourism Through Analytics, pp. 113-126. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3715-8.ch006

Lakshmypriya, K., Varghese, B., 2024, Indigenous tribes and inclusive engagement: An integrated approach for sustainable livelihood into the future. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-244-520241008

Varghese, B., Joseph, E.K., Lakshmypriya, K., Kallarakal, T.K., Mehta, H., 2024, Analogy of social entrepreneurship and community empowerment: An inclusive tourism approach with technological intervention, International Handbook of Skill, Education, Learning, and Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4318-6_11

Davis, A., Varghese, B., Lakshmypriya, K., 2024, The Economics of Market and Inclusive Growth in Tourism: A Narrative of Rural Artisans’ Socio-economic Wellbeing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-708-220241013

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2024, Harnessing Transformational Technologies for a Sustainable Future: A Regenerative Approach to Green Economy and Tourism Development, The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Regenerative Tourism and Green Economy. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-746-420241012

Varghese, B., Pratyusha, Y.B.V.L., 2024, Smart Digital Applications for New Age Tourism: Role of Transformational Digital Culture and Artificial Intelligence, New Strategy Models in Digital Entrepreneurship, pp. 177-190. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3743-1.ch008

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2024, Smart Tourism Narratives: Maturity Matrix and Digital Transformation, AI and Data Analytics Applications in Organizational Management, pp. 203-214. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1058-8.ch010

Kapil, S., Varghese, B., 2024, Sustainability in Hospitality: The Pathway to Destination Well-Being in the “City of Lakes” Udaipur, Sustainable Disposal Methods of Food Wastes in Hospitality Operations, pp. 228-240. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2181-2.ch015

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2024, Smart Tourism and Sustainable Bioeconomy: Designing a Resilient Future, Sustainable Tourism, Part A, pp. 87-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-979-020241006

Zarate, P., Bott, R., Varghese, B., Borges, T., 2024, Next-Gen Drilling: Harnessing Rig Action Plan Cloud-Edge Integration for Well Cycle Improvement and Enhanced Crew Dynamics, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, D021S017R004. https://doi.org/10.2118/220809-MS

Varghese, B., George, G., Kulkarni, M.S., 2024, Smart Heritage: Leveraging Technology for Cultural Preservation and Sustainable Urban Development in Bangalore, Karnataka, International Conference on Advances in Data-Driven Computing and Intelligent Systems. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4536-7_13

Joseph, E.K., Varghese, B., Kallarakal, T.K., Antony, J.K., 2024, An Integrated Approach Towards Sustainable Waste Management: Decentralized and Community-Based Practices, Waste Management and Treatment, pp. 39-50. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003258377-3

Kulkarni, M.S., Varghese, B., George, G., 2024, Application of Artificial Intelligence on Smart Tourism Eco Space: An Integrated Approach in Post-COVID-19 Era, Data-Driven Decision Making, pp. 169-184. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2902-9_8

Sejana, J.V., Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2024, Artificial Intelligence in Green Transportation: A Conceptual Review, AI, Blockchain, and Metaverse in Hospitality and Tourism Industry 4.0, pp. 289-299. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032706474-20

Varghese, B., 2024, Harnessing Transformational Technologies for a Sustainable Future: A Regenerative Approach to Green Economy and Tourism Development. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-746-420241012

George, G., Varghese, B., Kulkarni, M., 2024, Synergy Unleashed: Smart Governance, Sustainable Tourism, Intelligent Strategies for ICT: Proceedings of ICTCS 2023. Volume 2, p. 411. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1260-1_34

Pratyusha, Y.B.V.L., Varghese, B., 2024, Inclusive Educational Settings With Equity and Integration: Assessing Opportunities and Challenges, Designing Equitable and Accessible Online Learning Environments, pp. 74-92. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0268-2.ch004

Varghese, B., Chennattuserry, J.C., 2023, Community resilience and crisis management: Stakeholders perspective of the tourism industry, Tourism and Hospitality in Asia: Crisis, Resilience and Recovery, 2023, pp. 21-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5763-5_2

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2023, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Creative Tools for Destination Competitiveness, Multidisciplinary Approaches in AI, Creativity, Innovation, and Green Economy. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6366-6.ch008

George, G., Varghese, B., Kulkarni, M., 2023, Synergy Unleashed: Smart Governance, Sustainable Tourism, and the Bioeconomy, International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1260-1_34

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2023, Artificial Intelligence Towards Smart Green Transportation: A Path Towards Sustainability, Achieving Economic Growth and Welfare Through Green Consumerism, pp. 102-124. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8140-0.ch005

Kapil, S., Varghese, B., 2023, Territorial Planning Models in Homestays: An Indian Context, Considerations of Territorial Planning, Space, and Economic Activity in the Hospitality Sector. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5976-8.ch014

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2023, Unleashing AI’s Potential for Optimal Student Learning in Education: Ethical Implications, Creative AI Tools and Ethical Implications in Teaching and Learning, pp. 99-114. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0205-7.ch005

Varghese, B., 2023, Transformational Innovation Technologies for Regenerative Bioeconomy: Case Study on Green Initiatives for Tourism Logistics Service Providers, Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems, pp. 353-367. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8879-9.ch018

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2023, The Emerging Role of Innovative Teaching Practices in Tourism Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era, Innovative Digital Practices and Globalization in Higher Education, pp. 286-299. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6339-0.ch016

Varghese, B., Sandhya, H., Thomas, T., 2023, COVID-19 Pandemic, Risk-Reduction Strategies and Crisis Management in the Travel Insurance Sector, Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing Studies, p. 23. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-xxxx-x.chxxx

Kapil, S., Varghese, B., 2023, Crafting an Experiencescape for Sustainable Cultural Tourism: A Case Study of Udaipur’s Craft Village Shilpgram, Exploring Culture and Heritage Through Experience Tourism, pp. 46-61. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-9957-3.ch004

Varghese, B., Chennattuserry, J.C., Kureethara, J.V., 2022, Sinking houseboats and swaying home stays: Community resilience and local impacts of COVID-19 in managing tourism crisis in Kerala, International Journal of Tourism Cities. Volume 8, Issue 4, 2022, pp. 805-819. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJTC-01-2021-0004

Chennattuserry, J.C., Varghese, B., Elangovan, N., Sandhya, H., 2022, Pandemic Recovery Strategies: A Disaster Management Tourism Framework. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-311-920221008

Varghese, B., 2022, Sustainability & Tourism Business, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 17, Issue 2, pp. v-xiv. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.28.0

Varghese, B., Joseph, E.K., Kallarakal, T.K., 2022, Gender Perspectives: Women and Employability in Tourism, Promoting Social and Cultural Equity in the Tourism Sector, pp. 70-84. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4194-7.ch005

Varghese, B., Pratyusha, Y.B.V.L., 2022, Tools and Technologies for the Governance of Knowledge Management, Understanding, Implementing, and Evaluating Knowledge Management in Business. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-xxxx-x.chxxx

Varghese, B., 2022, A Panoramic View of Tourism Management in the Contemporary Context, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. v-xiii. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.27.0

Varghese, B., Mishra, J.M., Baboo, S., 2022, Pandemic-Induced Crises in Tourism and Hospitality: An Indian Context, GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites. Volume 44, Issue 4, 2022, pp. 1389-1396. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.44425-957

Joseph, E.K., Varghese, B., Kallarakal, T.K., Antony, J.K., 2021, Sustainable tourism practices: A perception of backwater tourism destinations in South Kerala, India, Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites. Volume 38, Issue 4, 2021, pp. 1232-1238. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.38430-764

Varghese, B., 2021, Digitization and Smart Tourism: Technological Opportunities for Luxury Tourism and Destination Image, Handbook of Research on Future Opportunities for Technology Management. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch022

Varghese, B., 2021, The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Tourism, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 16, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.25.0

Varghese, B., 2020, Potentials of Agro-Tourism as an Alternative for the Heritage Tourism at Hampi, Shodh Sanchar Bulletin. Volume 10, Issue 40, pp. 95-101. https://doi.org/10.3138/ssb.10.40.95

Varghese, B., Aboobacker, S., 2020, Modeling Destination Competitiveness: The Unfamiliar Shift for Destination Rebranding, Restructuring, and Repositioning With DMOs, Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Services, pp. 171-190. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4330-6.ch011

Joseph, E.K., Kallarakal, T.K., Varghese, B., Anthony, J.K., 2020, Sustainable tourism development in the backwaters of South Kerala, India: The local government perspective, Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites. Volume 33, 2020, pp. 1532-1537. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.334spl13-604

Joseph, E.K., Kallarackal, T.K., Varghese, B., 2019, A Sustainable Approach to Community-Based Waste Management in the Backwaters of South Kerala.

Varghese, B., 2018, Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India, CRC Press.

Hariprasad, S., Varghese, B., 2018, Civil Disturbances and the Tourism Sector: An Impact Study on Kerala Tourism, India, Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries, p. 145.

Varghese, B., 2018, Challenges of Medical Tourism: Managerial Paradigm in the Indian Framework, Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries, p. 373.

Varghese, B., 2018, Destination Management and Competitiveness: Intervention of Destination Management Organizations for Global Competency from an Indian Perspective, Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries, pp. 37-58.

Varghese, B., Sagar, R., 2018, A Study on the Challenges of Community Involvement in Tourism With Special Reference to Socio-Economic Aspects at Hampi.

Joseph, E.K., Kallarackal, T.K., Varghese, B., 2017, Community-based waste management: Backwater tourism as a case example. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.18.5

Sandhya, H., Varghese, B., 2017, A Study on the Current and Future Impacts of the Political System on Kerala’s Tourism Sector, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 12, Issue 2, pp. 35-49. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.18.2

Varghese, B., 2016, A strategic evaluation on competency of Karnataka destinations through destination management organizations, American Journal of Industrial and Business Management. Volume 6, Issue 02, 2016, pp. 102-108. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajibm.2016.62010

Varghese, B., 2016, Destination governance and a strategic approach to crisis management in tourism, Journal of Investment and Management. Volume 5, Issue 1, 2016, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jim.20160501.11

Paul, N.I.J., Varghese, B., 2015, A Study on the Pull Motivations of Tourists Visiting Bangalore, Tourism Sector in India – Development, Sustainability and Challenges.

Itty, N., Varghese, B., 2015, An Assessment of the Activeness Factors of Tourists Visiting Southern Karnataka, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 59-66. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.14.5

Varghese, B., Paul, N.I.J., 2014, Setting Benchmarks Through Destination Management Organizations (DMOs): A Study on the Tourism Policy of Karnataka, India, Asian Journal of Management. Volume 2, Issue 6, pp. 01-07.

Varghese, B., Paul, N.I.J., 2014, Setting Benchmarks Through Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and Tackling the Global Rise of Tourism Competition. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4994.5286

Varghese, B., Paul, N., 2014, A literature review on Destination Management Organization (DMO), Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. Volume 4, Issue 12, 2014.

Varghese, B., 2013, Medical Tourism in South India—A Relative Study of the Principal Participants in Hospital and Hospitality Industry in South India, International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering. Volume 3, 2013, pp. 613-626.

Varghese, B., 2013, Intervention of Destination Management Organization’s in Tourist Destinations for Branding, Image Building and Competitiveness: A Conducive Model for Karnataka, Journal of Investment and Management, 2013. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jim.20130203.13

Varghese, B., Paul, N.I.J., 2013, Disaster Management: A Case Study of Uttarakhand, Water, Climate and Tourism—Is It a Boon or Bane to Mankind and Economic Development. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4617.1521

Varghese, B., 2012, Prospects of Medical Tourism—A Study on the Management Trends and Practices of the Prominent Participants of Hospital Sector in South India, International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management. Volume 3, Issue 12, p. 73.

Varghese, B., 2011, Management Practices in Hospital Administration: A Study of the Challenges Faced by the Healthcare Organisation in South India, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 6, Issue 1, 2011, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.6.1

Varghese, B., 2010, Prospects of Medical Tourism—A Study of the Prominent Participants in Hospital and Hospitality Industry in Bangalore and Chennai, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 102-116. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.5.9

Varghese, B., 2009, An Overview of Tourism Disasters: Strategies to Restore Fading Out Destinations, Atna Journal of Tourism Studies. Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 129-137. https://doi.org/10.12727/ajts.4.10