Modelling the obstacles affecting the development of ecological tourism (case study: Yasouj-Sepidan road)

Document Type : Original Research Articles

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1 PhD student of Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj Branch, Yasouj, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Geography, Marvdasht Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.

3 Associate Professor of Urban Architecture Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj Branch, Shahriasouj, Iran.

Abstract

One of the important areas in the field of natural tourism in Iran is Yasouj city, especially the Yasouj-Sepidan road, but despite its potential capacities, this road has not found a place in the field of tourism. In this regard, the aim of the current research is to evaluate the impact of ecological tourism obstacles using an interpretive structural model on the Yasouj-Sepidan road, which has been carried out with a descriptive-analytical method. In the process of preparing and generating data, firstly, the factors affecting the development of ecological tourism in Yasouj-Sepidan have been identified using the opinions of 15 experts in this subject and professors and experts in relevant organizations through the Delphi method. In order to analyze the information of 15 factors as strong influencing factors of Yasouj-Sepidan ecological tourism, interpretive-structural modeling and then MicMac software have been used. The results of the research showed the lack of proper planning by responsible government institutions, weak private sector investment, weak government investment, lack of independent organization to hire experienced and competent managers and organize tourist organizations, and lack of specialized and trained personnel. In the region, the weakness of management and the weakness of education and publicity in the field of tourism culture development, the failure to provide the necessary facilities and permits from the government are the most effective levels, and the three obstacles are the lack of suitable hotels for tourist accommodation, the inappropriateness of health and service facilities, and the inappropriateness of facilities and equipment. In addition, out of the 15 obstacles to the advancement of ecological tourism in the Yasouj-Sepidan road, 10 obstacles are variables that have high influence and dependence, and 5 obstacles are dependent variables that have weak influence but high dependency. Recommendations are provided at the end of the paper.

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Geography and Regional Future Studies
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 5
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August 2024
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