local people perceptions toward social,economic and environmental impacts of tourism in Kermanshah (Iran)

Mohammadi, Mostafa

doi:10.5539/ass.v6n11p220

Cited by 32 publications

(29 citation statements)

References 21 publications

(18 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The fact that tourism is perceived as having cultural benefits is a common finding in this geographical area, where host communities are very proud of their cultural heritage, being part of one of the oldest civilizations. Other studies from Iran indicate its' huge importance [15,44].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the region of Kermanshah, Iran, a particularity was encountered: unlike most of the communities which value tourism for its economic benefits, the community from Kermanshah perceived the sociocultural impacts favorably, followed by the environmental ones, and last the economic impacts, even if they recognize that tourism is a job creator [15]. The socio-cultural factor is the most positively evaluated because the community is very open to tourists, which they like to interact with and show their cultural heritage.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recently, the local community has become one of the most important stakeholders of the tourism industry [13][14][15][16][17]. Its active participation and involvement is essential for a successful tourism "community public service focused" was the largest and most female dominant.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Attitudes and Perceptions of the Local Community towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:Over the last years, tourism has undergone significant development worldwide, especially in developing countries. Tourism is a multi-faced activity with positive and negative impacts on the destinations, linking the economic, social, and environmental components of sustainable development. The attitude of the host community is an important factor for future tourism planning, management, and development of a tourism destination. As such, the paper analyzes the attitudes and perceptions of the local residents from the Kurdistan Regional Government, located in the northern part of the Republic of Iraq. To achieve the purpose of the research, a survey based on a questionnaire was conducted in Sulaimani and Halabja Governorates. A number of 320 questionnaires were applied in 2016. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and principal component analysis. The results indicate that tourism is seen as a development sector during the last years. Its positive impacts are better perceived than the negative ones, mainly because it offers more recreational opportunities due to the development of new recreational parks. Tourism increases pollution, this being the most negative aspect mentioned by the respondents, but regardless, they are proud of the progress overthe last years and they support future actions for tourism development.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Attitudes and Perceptions of the Local Community towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In minimizing the conflict and changes, there is a need for dialogue, cooperation and collaboration among the various stakeholders involved (Aas et al, 2005;Chhabra, 2010;Mohammadi et al, 2010). It is understood that in order for conservation efforts to be sustainable, there is a need to work closely together with the local communities, site managers and other stakeholders involved (UNESCO, 2004).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Stakeholders’ Attitude on the Willingness-To-Pay Value for the Conservation of the George Town, Penang World Heritage Site

Ariffin

Yaraghi

Alias³

2015

JSCP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The objective of this research is to test the significant relationship between the attitudes and responses of the stakeholders, and the willingness-to-pay (WTP) for the conservation of the George Town Penang World Heritage Site (GTWHS). This research applied a contingent valuation survey questionnaire in collecting the data. A total of 300 local residents and 150 tourists were randomly interviewed in the George Town Conservation Zone area. From the study, there was a positive relationship between the principal stakeholders' attitude towards the UNESCO WHS status, the importance of preserving the non-use value and the conservation management of the GTWHS. It was proves that there was an awareness among the stakeholders towards conserving their cultural heritage. This research study has found that the stakeholders' attitude towards the WHS status, cultural tourism and the important of preserving the non-use value as a local resource is vital in establishing a sustainable conservation management of the GTWHS. This could give a fair view of the attitude of the interest groups with a stake towards the cultural heritage and development, common level of cultural understanding and consciousness of the community. Analyzing values through a participatory process which have involved the various interest groups with a stake in a place or object could help promote the sustainability of the conservation efforts of the GTWHS.

show abstract

“…Since local people would be the group that would affect and would be affected mostly by ecotourism, provision of their power and participation would be crucial. In many studies conducted recently, too, how the developments experienced in the tourism were perceived by the local people have been analyzed and attitudes of local people towards effects of tourism have been examined (Kuvan and Akan, 2005;Ko and Stewart, 2002;Yoon et al, 2001;Teye et al, 2002;Bertan, 2010;Kiper and Arslan, 2007;Kiper et al, 2009;Mohammadi et al, 2010). Certain rural areas depending considerably on stockbreeding and forestry have retrogressed rapidly with the technological developments.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enviromental, socio-cultural and economical effects of ecotourism perceived by the local people in the northwestern Turkey: Kiyiky case

Kiper¹,

len²,

Canan³

2011

Sci. Res. Essays

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In the study, examining the ecotourism opportunities in Kiyiköy town of Vize district of Kirklareli province situated on the northwestern Turkey, the awareness of the local people and their roleexpectations in this subject have been determined and the perceptions of the local people towards the environmental, socio-cultural and economical effects of ecotourism have been exposed. In this study, the relationship between socio-cultural and economic impacts and local people support for tourism are examined. In parallel with this purpose, it was aimed at looking for an answer to questions of: "what might be the effects of ecotourism in the rural area?" and "what would be the opinions and contributions of the local people regarding the creation and development of ecotourism?" The judgments of the local people towards effects of ecotourism were explored through survey method and factor analysis was conducted. As a result of the study, it was revealed that the area has significant ecotourism potential and the local people have a positive attitude towards ecotourism planning to be developed. Six factors influencing ecotourism were determined at the end of the factor analysis.

show abstract

local people perceptions toward social,economic and environmental impacts of tourism in Kermanshah (Iran)

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

Attitudes and Perceptions of the Local Community towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq

Attitudes and Perceptions of the Local Community towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq

Stakeholders’ Attitude on the Willingness-To-Pay Value for the Conservation of the George Town, Penang World Heritage Site

Enviromental, socio-cultural and economical effects of ecotourism perceived by the local people in the northwestern Turkey: Kiyiky case

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About