Spatial analysis of the consequences of the development of ecotourism residences on the rural settlements of Kerman Township

Tayebnia, Seyedhadi; Paidar, Aboozar; Pourjupari, Marzei

doi:10.30470/jegr.2024.2034564.1196

Spatial analysis of the consequences of the development of ecotourism residences on the rural settlements of Kerman Township

Document Type : Articles extracted from Thesis

Authors

seyedhadi Tayebnia ¹

Aboozar Paidar ²

Marzei Pourjupari ³

¹ Associate Professor/ USB

² USB

³ Ph.D in USB

10.30470/jegr.2024.2034564.1196

Abstract

The concept of space and spatial analysis of tourism areas serves as a fundamental framework for tourism-related activities, a criterion for determining centrality and required infrastructure, and a means of moderating inequalities between regions. The aim of this study was to conduct a spatial analysis of the impacts of ecotourism accommodation development in Kerman County. This research is applied in purpose and field-survey in method. The main tool for data collection and measurement of variables was a questionnaire integrating 35 criteria across economic, socio-cultural, environmental, managerial, physical, and security dimensions, completed in 27 locations with ecotourism accommodations. Data were analyzed and ranked using Excel software through the ANTRoPY and MABAC methods. Findings revealed that the city of Mahan, in terms of spatial analysis, has contributed to positive economic interactions, increased savings, environmental preservation, prevention of excessive migration, enhanced security, and positive spatial distribution of infrastructure and facilities in the county. Conversely, Keshituiyeh experienced negative spatial distribution in employment, entrepreneurship, savings, facilities, welfare, education, environmental issues, and security. Spatial inequalities have led to imbalances in economic interactions, savings growth, environmental preservation, migration patterns, infrastructure, and facilities. Therefore, recommendations include delegating tourism industry management to the private sector, employing spatial statistics, and utilizing geographic information features in the distribution and allocation of services across space.

Keywords

Spatial analysis

rural development

ecotourism residence

Kerman Township