THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL PARADOX
Tourism is a very crucial industry for several countries which affects and attracts foreign currency and significantly contributes to a nation's GDP. Some countries rely heavily on the tertiary sector to gain worldwide recognition which also helps them economically and politically.
The following article elaborates how tourism impacts the daily lives of local citizens, exploring both its undeniable benefits and its notable drawbacks. It ultimately aims to derive a midway solution to manage the issue smoothly, which also affects the social sector and standard of life.
Gamit, A. K. (2026). The Short-Term Rental Paradox. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.305
Gamit, Akshay. "The Short-Term Rental Paradox." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.305.
Gamit, Akshay. "The Short-Term Rental Paradox." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.305.
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