A Study on Assessing Logistics Constraints of Tourism Supply Chain Persistence in Remote Island Destinations: Insights from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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https://doi.org/10.54741/MJAR/6.2.2026.287Keywords:
tourism supply chain, logistics constraints, supply chain persistence, island tourism, transport connectivity, infrastructure quality, logistics coordination, inventory management, sustainable tourism, regional tourism development, tourism policy, logistics optimization, crisis management, disaster resilience andaman and nicobar islandsAbstract
Tourism plays a vital role in economic development, particularly in geographically isolated regions such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where natural resources and biodiversity attract increasing tourist inflows. However, tourism operations in remote island destinations are significantly constrained by logistics and supply chain challenges. This study examines the impact of logistics constraints on tourism supply chain persistence across selected remote island destinations, including Diglipur, Mayabunder, Rangat, Baratang, Hut Bay, and Campbell Bay. A cross-sectional quantitative research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 100 tourism agencies, including hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and chi-square tests through SPSS. The findings reveal that transport connectivity and infrastructure quality remain below average, indicating significant dissatisfaction among tourism stakeholders. The study further identifies critical logistics constraints, including limited inter-island connectivity, irregular transport schedules, mainland supply dependency, and high transportation costs, all of which significantly disrupt tourism operations. The results confirm that logistics constraints have a statistically significant impact on tourism supply chain persistence, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical insights into logistics-driven tourism supply chain challenges in remote island contexts, an area that remains underexplored in India. It also offers policy recommendations focusing on infrastructure development, digital logistics integration, stakeholder coordination, and sustainable supply chain practices. These findings are expected to support policymakers and tourism stakeholders in enhancing supply chain resilience and ensuring sustainable tourism development in remote island destinations.
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