Prioritization of ecotourism potentials in Khorobiabank desert area by AHP method
Journal Title: Arid Regions Geographic Studies - Year 2022, Vol 13, Issue 50
Abstract
Given the abundance of desert and desert areas in Iran, it is necessary to recognize the basic capabilities of these areas to eliminate restrictions, prevent migration of people and achieve their sustainable development. KhoroBiyabank region is the tourism hub of the central desert of Iran. The aim of this study was to identify the most suitable place for ecotourism in Khorobiabank city and to identify the potential of the region in the field of various ecotourism activities. 30 questionnaires were completed by experts in this field and its results were used using hierarchical analysis in Expert Choice software to achieve the set goals. The results showed that the six criteria studied in order of importance are: 1- biological environment, 2- special values, 3- physical environment (geology and geomorphology), 4- socio-economic and political environment, 5- physical environment (Climate and climate) and 6- Cultural environment criteria, the options of each criterion are Iraj village for the first criterion, Egypt village for the second and third criteria, Khor city for the fourth criterion, Iraj village for the fifth criterion and again Khor city for the sixth criterion.
Authors and Affiliations
Hajarsadat Aal-e-Davoud; Mohammad-Javad Ghanei-Bafghi; Akram Neshat; Mahdi Tazeh
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- DOI 10.22034/JARGS.2023.373961.0
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