Geography and Human Relationships

Geography and Human Relationships

Feasibility of ecotourism development in Ahvaz city

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
2 Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran
10.22034/gahr.2026.467866.2210
Abstract
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Considering the importance of using eco-oriented architecture with identity in the design of eco-tourism residences, this article is looking for a guideline in which the compatibility of the architectural design with the project context is done and integration and coherence are created in the environment. Therefore, the design of the eco-tourist complex in port cities combined with the use of Islamic and spiritual concepts and values ​​derived from the nature of the region, in addition to creating a space to enhance the comfort and well-being of clients and travelers visiting port areas, can evoke spiritual concepts in a way Hidden in the heart of the sea in the form of the form and concept of the collections madeSimple random sampling was used to select the statistical sample. The research method in the current study is the feasibility of ecotourism development in Ahvaz city. This is a descriptive analytical method. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, one-sample T-test, ANOVA test, and Lunn's test were used to analyze the data. The results of this research indicate the positive impact of ecotourism on The quality of urban life of Ahvaz people. In this research, the components of quality of life with six components of health and hygiene, social status, housing status, infrastructure, economic status, leisure timeIt has been studied that the results showed that ecotourism activities had a negative impact on the health and social status of the people of Ahvaz and a positive impact on other dimensions.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 January 2026

  • Receive Date 14 July 2024
  • Accept Date 03 January 2026