Sukanta Sarkar and Saidur Rahman
Abstract
This paper discusses status, prospects, and challenges of sustainable tourism in Daman & Diu. It has found that Portuguese colonial architecture, churches, beaches, forts, gardens etc. draw tourists to this Union Territory. This union territory is formed by two districts, namely Daman district and Diu district. It is wellknown for the seafood. October to February is the best time to travel Daman & Diu. There was negative impact of corona pandemic on tourist arrivals. There is bright prospect of heritage tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism, and rural tourism, sill there are many challenges before its tourism sector. The prominent challenges are poor connectivity, poor infrastructure, lack of media coverage and lack of alternative means of transport. Therefore, Government should implement policies for mitigating such challenges and improvement of tourism industry in the Union Territory.