Title of article :
Spatial model of establishment and construction of rural-nomadic tourism complexes in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province
Author/Authors :
Ghafari, Ramin Department of Geography - Payame Noor University - Tehran, Iran , Nasehi, Hajar Department of Geography - Najafabad Branch - Islamic Azad University - Najafabad, Iran
Abstract :
Today, the tourism industry, as one of the largest industries in the world, has undeniable
effects on the economic and social well-being of the host society. These conditions in areas such as
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province that have good potential in relation to tourism; Especially in
rural and nomadic areas, it is very significant and important. Therefore, it is necessary to plan and
purposeful management in order to promote tourism complexes (rural-nomadic). The present article
has been compiled with the aim of providing an optimal model of tourism complexes in rural and
nomadic areas in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.
Methods: This research is applied in terms of the purpose of the research and in terms of the nature
of the methodology is based on descriptive-analytical research and based on library studies and
field studies. The selected indicators have been collected in two stages by studying the records
(research projects, statistics, books) and using the opinions of experts (using the Delphi technique
and extracting the opinions of academic theorists and managers of related organizations). The
geographical territory of the research includes all tourist areas in the areas of Chaharmahal and
Bakhtiari province.
Results: Findings from the study and presentation of an optimal model of tourism complexes in rural
and nomadic areas showed that using the spatial model of the research process while identifying and
briefly introducing tribes and nomads and nomadic ecosystems in the province Chaharmahal and
Bakhtiari, to explain and determine the structural elements and functional features in the proposed
model, explain and analyze the role of tourist-nomadic complexes in creating employment and
income in the research area.
Conclusion: The results show that the pattern of establishment and construction of tourist-nomadic
complexes in this province depends on the natural and tourist attractions, especially the location of
the tribes and nomads, as well as the migration of these tribes, so that the most suitable situation in
the area Studies in this province were associated with the ethnic distribution of tribes and nomads
at the level of urbanites. The results showed that this pattern of establishment has provided the most
feedback in the study level of Koohrang and Borujen counties
Keywords :
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province , Economic Feedback , Rural-Nomadic Tourism Complexes
Journal title :
Journal of Sustainable Rural Development