Volume 2, Issue 5 (12-2013)                   2013, 2(5): 119-134 | Back to browse issues page

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1- Associate Prof. of Agriculture Faculty, Razi University
2- PhD student of Agriculture Development, Razi University , lida.sharafi@yahoo.com
3- PhD student of Agriculture Development, Razi University
4- M.Sc. in Rural Development, Razi University
Abstract:   (14882 Views)
It is being argued that rural tourism is considered as a prominent activity with respect to rural development. This industry is known as invisible export by economists. Tourism as a broad activity is associated with some major economic, social and environmental. It further argues that tourism planning demands identification of these impacts as far as the host community is concerned. This in turn accentuates sustainable tourism development. This study aims to investigate the impact of tourism upon Rijab resort of Kermanshah as a host community. Sample siege amounted to be 270. As such 200 questionnaires were gathered using random sampling technique. Principle component results indicate the tourism development bears four major consequences including income generation, environmental problems, cultural development, and reduction of social capital. The result of this study provides some recommendation for tourism bodies. These related organizations could strengthen positive impacts and mitigate negative consequences.
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Accepted: 2017/10/5

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