Study and assessment of tourism capacity in Sistan Plain

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Geography and Environmental Programs, Geography and Urban Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan

2 Assistant Professor of Geography and Rural Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran

Abstract

Tourism as a source of income and employment at the national level could be a strategy for economic development in the national territory. Tourism, especially at a time when profits are falling activity in other economic sectors, A good alternative for them and a strategy for development. On this basis, the main reason for the development of tourism over low wages and provide new employment opportunities and social developments in the local community. Conducting targeted research, demonstrate the carrying capacity (receive tourists) in Sistan tourist spots of steps to improve its capacity and that the Play Button What ways can be done. Methodology This study was descriptive and can be used to calculate the ecological, According to the formula provided by the World Conservation Union of Nature and Natural Resources and to estimate the carrying capacity of natural and cultural areas for tourism purposes two types of physical carrying capacity was calculated and real bearing. To analyze the information and provide tourism development strategy Sistan plain strategic model rides (SOAR) is used as a management complements the research pans growth and development of regional tourism plan is Hazrjht. The study area is the limiting factor Hurricane tourism, Shhrsvkhth a significant role as it is a tourist area. The results make it possible that with respect to the original planners of areas such as wetlands plain, Havmnatq semi-natural and historical wells around it would provide Sistan Plain tourism boom

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Geography and Human Relationships
Volume 1, supplement winter2019
January 2019
Pages 1-12

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  • Receive Date: 31 December 2018
  • Accept Date: 09 January 2019

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