Sabreena Nawaz Baba is a Senior Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, and a UGC-NET qualified scholar. She holds a Master’s degree in Travel and Tourism Management from the Central University of Kashmir. With over six years of research experience in tourism studies, she has presented her work at prestigious International conferences and published in reputable, peer-reviewed International journals. Beyond her research pursuits, she has also taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, reflecting her commitment to both knowledge creation and its dissemination at the grassroots level. Her involvement in workshops, seminars, and teaching reflects a strong commitment to academic engagement and mentoring emerging scholars. Her research interests include urban heritage studies, tourism development practices, the built environment, and community participation.